New research from the national psychiatric project iPSYCH offers an explanation for the high co-morbidity…
Dr. Gordon DayDecember 23, 2019
Many teens with autism struggle with nonverbal communication skills. They are often more in touch…
Dr. Gordon DayDecember 2, 2019
Social situations can be very overwhelming for autistic teens. Not just because they lack the…
Dr. Gordon DayNovember 22, 2019
Sixteen year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg has become the face of a global movement against…
Dr. Gordon DayNovember 15, 2019
Autistic children have a unique way of perceiving the world. They often have overactive perception,…
Dr. Gordon DayNovember 8, 2019
The struggles teens experience can affect their parents and siblings as well. When someone in…
Dr. Gordon DayOctober 25, 2019
Labels and stereotypes used to describe people with executive functioning issues can be detrimental to…
Dr. Gordon DayOctober 18, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder encompasses a wide range of symptoms that sometimes overlap with signs of…
Dr. Gordon DayOctober 10, 2019
Teens with autism who struggle with communication skills and self-regulation often turn to self-stimulatory behaviors…
Dr. Gordon DaySeptember 30, 2019
While teens with autism may struggle with understanding social norms, positive reinforcement can help them…
Dr. Gordon DaySeptember 16, 2019
While Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a learning disability, symptoms like sensory processing and…
Dr. Gordon DaySeptember 11, 2019
While the phrase first popped up when referring to the Autism Spectrum, neurodiversity refers to…
Dr. Gordon DayAugust 30, 2019
While Autism is considered a developmental disorder and is often diagnosed in early childhood, some…
Dr. Gordon DayJuly 10, 2019
Teens living on the autism spectrum may experience more challenges when it comes to social…
Dr. Gordon DayJune 24, 2019
Autism is a very broad spectrum and effects one’s adolescent years very differently. Like other…
Dr. Gordon DayJune 17, 2019
Teens with autism need feedback and encouragement just like we all do. There are ways…
Dr. Gordon DayJune 5, 2019
Although the defining characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder are problems with social engagement and restricted…
Dr. Gordon DayMay 29, 2019
Social skills can bring about new challenges for teenagers. The teenage years can be an…
Dr. Gordon DayMay 21, 2019
Did you know that more than a quarter of children with autism spectrum disorder are…
Dr. Gordon DayMay 7, 2019
