Autism Treatment Network

Autism and teaching patience: Parents seek advice

Strategies and perspective on teaching the important skill of "waiting," from experts in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network

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Holiday travel & autism: Five tips for success on the road

The holidays mean travel for many families - and that can challenge toilet training for kids with autism. These 5 tips can help...

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Autism and the doctor visit: Communication tips for success

A pediatrician with Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism shares strategies for making medical appointments run smoothly for kids on the spectrum

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Autism and learning to respond to one’s name

Grandparents seek advice on encouraging their grandson to look their way when they call his name; strategies from an expert in the Autism Speaks ATN

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Helping tweens and teens with autism master puberty health and hygiene

These Autism Treatment Network clinicians have developed two classes – one for boys and one for girls – built on the Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P puberty tool kit

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Adult son with autism argues alone at night: Should we be concerned?

Parents seek perspective: Is this just his way of coping or a sign he needs help? Advice and perspective from an expert in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network

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