Posts Tagged ‘social engagement’

Secrets to Achieving Physical, Emotional, and Mental Wellness for Individuals with Autism and/or IDD

We all know it can be difficult to stick to a consistent workout routine, healthy eating habits, and taking care of our physical and mental health needs. For neurodiverse individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) – who also may have significant support needs –...

Study Finds Children with Autism Respond Well to Puppets

A new study by researchers at the Yale Child Study Center demonstrates that puppets can attract and hold the attention of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), raising the potential for developing more engaging therapies that strengthen social engagement and facilitate learning. The...

Remaking Recess: A School-based Social Engagement Intervention for Children with Autism

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With the rising cost of educational services for these children and fiscal challenges that school districts face, it is imperative to identify cost-effective...