How parents can help their child with autism be successful in school?
Autism awareness is a topic that many parents and educators are trying to understand better. There is a lot of confusion around what autism is and how it can affect children in the classroom. It is important to understand how to accommodate these students while they are in a school setting. How Children With Autism […]
The 3 Functioning Levels of Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD or Autism) is a group of complex disorders characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication, and behavior. Solstice Behavioral Health & Consulting has over 20 years of experience in the field of autism. We believe in providing individualized, evidence-based treatments for those impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disorders. […]
Raising Children With Autism
At Solstice Behavioral Health & Consulting in Shelton, CT, and Fairfield County, we believe early diagnosis and intervention are key. We have over 20 years of experience treating children with autism and supporting their families, and a team with Masters- and Doctoral-level expertise. Call (203) 900-4720 if you’re interested in our individualized care, and read […]
Employee Engagement and Education
The Employee Engagement and Education Program provides education and support groups to employees in-house. It is a community service that we deliver and work with employers to coordinate services to their employees on-site. Solstice Behavioral Health & Consulting is regularly engaged in community events to spread Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) awareness and solutions. As part […]
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? How Will it Help My Child?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding behavior that focuses on how behaviors change or are affected by the environment. The certified technicians and specialists of Solstice Behavioral Health & Consulting will systematically implement ABA strategies to identify how your child is learning and how his/her behavior changes in reaction to certain […]
Different Techniques in Autism ABA Therapy
Behavioral specialists and technicians have trained and prepared a variety of games, scenarios, events, one-on-one, and group activities that address common and necessary behaviors. The strategies used will be specifically chosen to help your child improve in the areas where he/she is struggling and can look like playing, building, exercising, singing, or many other methods […]
What Is The Most Effective Treatment of Autism?
It is natural to wonder about the different therapies available to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for your child. While there are many different therapies used to treat people with autism, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is considered the gold standard. With high rates of success in helping those on the autism spectrum, it is […]
What is the difference between Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome?
Historically, Asperger’s Syndrome (Asperger’s) was a standalone diagnosis that was considered a mild form of autism or “high-functioning” autism. In modern medicine, children with Asperger’s symptoms are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The symptoms of Asperger’s are experienced differently from child to child, which is why the ASD is more suited as a description […]
How does autism affect a family?
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that begins in early childhood. It can be a difficult disability to live with and can affect a family in many different ways. The main difficulty is that it can make it difficult for the child to communicate and express themselves in a way that can be understood. That […]
How Social Skills Groups Can Help Children With Autism
Children with autism, or those who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), can benefit from social skills groups. Children with autism often have the desire to interact with others, but may not know how to engage with friends or may become overwhelmed by the idea of a new experience. These social skill groups […]