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
Autism Spectrum Disorder The Value of Self-Assessments and Positive Reinforcement for Teens with AutismWhile teens with autism may struggle with understanding social norms, positive reinforcement can help them…Dr. Gordon DaySeptember 16, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderSchool Refusal Advocating for Your Autistic Teens’ Academic NeedsWhile Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a learning disability, symptoms like sensory processing and…Dr. Gordon DaySeptember 11, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder Forget “Normal Expectations”: Teens With Autism Should Set Personal GoalsWhile the phrase first popped up when referring to the Autism Spectrum, neurodiversity refers to…Dr. Gordon DayAugust 30, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder A Later Diagnosis: When Autism is Diagnosed in TeensWhile Autism is considered a developmental disorder and is often diagnosed in early childhood, some…Dr. Gordon DayJuly 10, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderBehavior IssuesSocial Skills The Social Scene: Social Skills Training For Teens on the SpectrumTeens living on the autism spectrum may experience more challenges when it comes to social…Dr. Gordon DayJune 24, 2019
Adventure TherapyResidential Treatment Center Venturing Out: Adventure Program for Teens on the SpectrumAutism is a very broad spectrum and effects one’s adolescent years very differently. Like other…Dr. Gordon DayJune 17, 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorder Why Positive Reinforcement for Teens with Autism WorksTeens with autism need feedback and encouragement just like we all do. There are ways…Dr. Gordon DayJune 5, 2019
Residential Treatment CenterSensory Sensitivity How Sensory Processing Issues Shape Our Understanding of Autism in TeensAlthough the defining characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder are problems with social engagement and restricted…Dr. Gordon DayMay 29, 2019
Social Skills The Starter Kit: Social Skills Education for Teens with AspergersSocial skills can bring about new challenges for teenagers. The teenage years can be an…Dr. Gordon DayMay 21, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderBehavior Issues More Than A Tantrum: Defiant Teen on the SpectrumDid you know that more than a quarter of children with autism spectrum disorder are…Dr. Gordon DayMay 7, 2019
ADHD/ADDSchool RefusalSocial Skills How To: Helping High School Students with Learning DisabilitiesAs a parent helping high school students with learning disabilities can be a very trying…Dr. Gordon DayApril 29, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderResidential Treatment Center How Your Daughter on the Spectrum Fights the Myth of the Extreme Male BrainAutism is often thought of as a disorder of the extreme male brain, which means…Dr. Gordon DayApril 23, 2019
Residential Treatment Center Misunderstood and Often Misdiagnosed: Helping Depressed Teens on the SpectrumAdolescence is a period of parent-child conflict, identity exploration, risk-taking, and peer pressure for every…Dr. Gordon DayApril 15, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Skills 6 Tips For Teaching Communication Skills to Teens on the SpectrumWithout communication, navigating through life is going to be very difficult. Communication lies at the…Dr. Gordon DayApril 9, 2019
Autism Spectrum DisorderSensory Sensitivity Grounding and Self-Soothing Techniques for Children with Autism and Sensory SensitivitiesMany individuals with autism struggle with sensory sensitivities, but not everyone with sensory processing disorder…Dr. Gordon DayMarch 29, 2019