GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS

Real Answers for the QuestionsKeeping You Up at Night

You're doing your best for your child—and sometimes your best means searching for answers at midnight, worrying about things you can't quite name. This resource exists for those moments. Grounded in decades of clinical experience and written for real families, every article here will help you be better equipped and feel less alone.

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Is Mild Autism Over-Diagnosed?
Autism

Is Mild Autism Over-Diagnosed?

Is mild autism being over-diagnosed? It's a real clinical debate. Learn what the evidence shows, and why evaluation quality matters at Autism Centers of Pittsburgh.

· 1 min read
Is ADHD a Real Disorder?
ADHD

Is ADHD a Real Disorder?

Table of Contents Show * Recent publication * I digress * What makes a disorder a disorder * What about context * More about using context to our advantage * Hope

· 3 min read
Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and Sensory Overload
Autism

Self-Stimulatory Behaviors and Sensory Overload

Table of Contents Show * The Sensory Aspect * All the senses * Replacement behaviors * Defense Mechanisms Written by Dr. John Carosso The Sensory Aspect The general conceptual

· 2 min read
Autism and "Self-Stimulatory Behaviors"
Autism

Autism and "Self-Stimulatory Behaviors"

Stimming in autism serves real sensory and regulatory functions. Learn how Autism Centers of Pittsburgh approaches self-stimulatory behavior in individualized care.

· 1 min read