by Ali Evans | May 1, 2025 | Autism, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
We often try to “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes,” and view the world through another person’s experiences as a way to connect. But what if identifying the emotions of others, or even the emotions we experience within ourselves, was something that always seemed...
by Ali Evans | Apr 24, 2025 | Autism, Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing/Integration, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Over the past several years, the Neurodiversity Movement has gained significant momentum on a global scale. With this movement, there have been great strides in Autism awareness, acceptance, and action. The Neurodiversity Movement has centered on listening to and...
by Ali Evans | Jan 21, 2025 | Autism, Community, General information, Parenting
When it comes to autism awareness, symbols play a powerful role in representing the community and fostering understanding. Two of the most prominent symbols are the puzzle piece and the infinity symbol. While both aim to raise awareness, they resonate differently with...
by Emerge Marketing | Sep 26, 2023 | Autism, General information
1. Model Asking for Permission ex: “Can I give you a hug or a high-five?” 2. Model Self-Talk ex: “I listen better when my body is moving, so I’m going to get a wiggle cushion.” “I feel upset when you won’t play my game idea, let’s choose a compromise.” 3. Provide...
by Emerge Marketing | Nov 3, 2022 | Autism, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Algunos individuos autistas (y muchos otros individuos neurodivergentes) se comunican de forma diferente a los individuos neurotípicos. Según el modelo médico de la discapacidad, este tipo de comunicación se considera un trastorno y algo que requiere una intervención...
by Emerge Marketing | Nov 3, 2022 | Autism, Social Skills, Speech & Language
Some Autistic individuals (and many other Neurodivergent individuals) communicate differently from Neurotypical individuals. Under the medical model of disability, this type of communication is thought of as disordered and something that requires direct intervention...
