Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills Team Building Activities Build Social Skills in Teens with AutismWhile in a residential treatment center, we believe it is important to offer experiential activities…Dr. Gordon DayApril 8, 2020
Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills Challenges of Making Friends for Teens on the SpectrumYoung adults on the autism spectrum often have difficulty making friends due to challenges with…Dr. Gordon DayMarch 27, 2020
Social Skills Social Scripts vs Social Skills in Teens with AutismOne of the defining features of autism spectrum disorder is difficulties in social situations. While…Dr. Gordon DayFebruary 27, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder Picky Eating and Autism Spectrum DisorderA recent study found that around half of teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder are picky…Dr. Gordon DayFebruary 12, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder The Myth of Multi-tasking: Organization Skills for Teens on the SpectrumCan anyone really multitask? According to Dr. Adam Gazzaley, a neuroscientist at the University of…Dr. Gordon DayFebruary 4, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder Rigid Processing: Autism Spectrum or OCD?There are a lot of similarities between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 28, 2020
Anger Issues Why Do Teens with Autism Have Difficulty Expressing Anger?According to a recent study, one in four children with autism struggle with anger problems,…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 21, 2020
Technology Addiciton Screen Use And Problems with Language Development for Teens on the SpectrumMany researchers have investigated how screen use affects in-person social communication as teens develop their…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 14, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder 7 Ways to Help Teens with AspergersOutpatient treatment doesn’t always provide adequate support for teens with Aspergers. While your home may…Dr. Gordon DayJanuary 6, 2020
Residential Treatment Center Why Choose a Residential Treatment Center That Offers Equine Therapy?The best residential treatment centers offer experiential activities for teens to practice applying the skills…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 30, 2019
ADHD/ADD ADHD Common in Teens with AutismNew research from the national psychiatric project iPSYCH offers an explanation for the high co-morbidity…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 23, 2019
Bullying Teaching Your Child on the Spectrum to Stand Up to BulliesIsolated children who lack social skills are at an increased risk for bullying--partially because of…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 10, 2019
Residential Treatment Center How Can Autistic Teens Improve Their Emotional Intelligence?Many teens with autism struggle with nonverbal communication skills. They are often more in touch…Dr. Gordon DayDecember 2, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills When Should I Stop Pushing My Autistic Teen to Socialize?Social situations can be very overwhelming for autistic teens. Not just because they lack the…Dr. Gordon DayNovember 22, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderResidential Treatment Center Greta Thunberg on the Power of Special Interests in AutismSixteen year-old environmental activist Greta Thunberg has become the face of a global movement against…Dr. Gordon DayNovember 15, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderSensory Sensitivity Creative Ways to Connect With Your Autistic ChildAutistic children have a unique way of perceiving the world. They often have overactive perception,…Dr. Gordon DayNovember 8, 2019
AnxietyResidential Treatment Center Parenting Stress Common Among Parents of Autistic TeensThe struggles teens experience can affect their parents and siblings as well. When someone in…Dr. Gordon DayOctober 25, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderResidential Treatment Center Self-Esteem Shaped by Executive Functioning IssuesLabels and stereotypes used to describe people with executive functioning issues can be detrimental to…Dr. Gordon DayOctober 18, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder Nonverbal Learning Disorder vs Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism Spectrum Disorder encompasses a wide range of symptoms that sometimes overlap with signs of…Dr. Gordon DayOctober 10, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderSensory Sensitivity Living in an Intense Sensory World: The Development of Self-Stimulatory BehaviorsTeens with autism who struggle with communication skills and self-regulation often turn to self-stimulatory behaviors…Dr. Gordon DaySeptember 30, 2019