Why Music Is a Brain-Building SuperpowerWhen your toddler belts out “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” they’re not just making sweet noise — they’re engaging the same brain regions used for...
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Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that are directed by the brainstem and need no cortical involvement (thought). They are essential for survival and development in the womb and in the...
To understand why routines are so important, we first must explore some of the challenges that result in needing routines to cope. Some of the skillsets that challenge those in the neurodiverse...
What are auditory processing challenges? Auditory processing is what the brain does with what it hears. Our bodies and ears never stop processing sound input as we are unable to shut off the...
Supporting Autism Fixation on One Person: 7 Ways to Nurture Healthy Bonds
Parenting an autistic child brings forth a unique set of joys and challenges but how do you support autism fixation on one person? Intense preoccupation with a particular individual can be both...
The power of sound and the way our brains process it is responsible for all facets of our learning. In fact, deficits in our ability to process sound effectively can cause not only learning...