Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents challenges in speech, socialization, communication, and behavior. While speech therapy is crucial, prelinguistic skills are foundational for successful language development. These skills, such as eye contact, joint attention, gestures, and imitation, are essential for social interaction and lay the groundwork for speech therapy. Speech Therapy Speech therapy is a treatment […]
The Social and Financial Costs of Autism and ADHD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that can have significant social and financial costs for individuals, families, and society. A literature review on the economic costs of ASD found that individuals with ASD aThe Hidden Burden: Social & Financial […]
Introduction – Cultural studies is an interdisciplinary field that combines a variety of critical approaches to study cultural phenomena in various societies and historical periods. Cultural studies researchers generally investigate how cultural practices relate to wider systems of power associated with, or operating through, social phenomena. These include ideology, class structures, national formations, ethnicity, sexual […]
A child’s physical, mental, and emotional development depends on achieving a number of milestones as they grow and develop. But because every child develops differently, some may take longer than others to reach these developmental milestones. While some developmental delays may be minor and self-correcting, others may be an early indicator of a disorder that […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with communication, social interaction, and behavior. ASD affects one out of every 54 children in the United States, and it affects boys more than girls. Despite its prevalence, many people may not fully get what autism is or how it impacts those who have […]
