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Why Does Autism Affect Your Child’s Eye Contact?

February 27, 2023 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ASD, Early Signs, Gaze Aversion, Neurodiversity, Non-Verbal, Reduced Eye Contact, Social-Communication Skills

Takeaway: There are psychological, social, sensory, and biochemical reasons why children with autism shy away from eye contact. So, it’s important to know which triggers to work on and how best to address them. Your best option? Find an autism specialist to help create a custom support plan for your child. Read More

Art Therapy Can Help Your Child Manage Her Emotions Better

October 14, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Anxiety, Art Psychotherapy, Creative Expression, Explores Emotions, Healing and Growth, Mental Health, Social-Communication Skills, Trauma

Takeaway: Art therapy is a powerful tool to help children bring their inner emotional world out into the open. And in the process, they learn to regulate their emotions and express them in healthy ways. It’s a free-flowing, creative experience that can help tackle issues more traditional therapies can’t. Read More

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Why Does Autism Affect Your Child’s Eye Contact?

Art Therapy Can Help Your Child Manage Her Emotions Better