Digital Tools for Autism Social Skills: What Research Shows
Digital tools for autism social skills are becoming an increasingly interesting area of research. From interactive apps and serious games to virtual reality (VR), researchers are exploring technology as a way to help autistic children practise specific social and communication skills. But parents may reasonably wonder: Can technology really help a child develop social skills, […]
From Social Challenges to Social Confidence in Autism
Guest Blog by Mitch Leppicello, LICSWEdited & Reviewed by NeuroNestHub From Social Challenges to Social Confidence: Supporting Autistic Children through Acceptance and Understanding Watching your autistic child struggle to connect with others can be heartbreaking. Perhaps they prefer playing alone, avoid joining group activities, or return home emotionally exhausted after school. As a parent or […]
Why Does My Neurodivergent Child Avoid Eye Contact?
Why Does My Neurodivergent Child Avoid Eye Contact? At family gatherings, you may notice your child looking away when relatives speak to them. Perhaps an aunt comments, ‘Why won’t he look at me?’ or a grandparent worries that your child seems uninterested. For many neurodivergent children, however, avoiding eye contact is not about avoiding people. […]