This blog will further expand on the purpose and benefits of social skills interventions, the types of social skills interventions utilized at Sunfield Center, and the effectiveness of those social skills interventions.

Friendships are an essential part of life. They can help humans find purpose and meaning, as well as grow socially. However, friendship building can be a complex skill for many individuals to develop. Read on to learn the importance of friendships, the benefits of friendship building, the challenges of friendship building, and ways for autistic individuals to build and enhance friendships.

This blog post will detail strategies you can utilize to introduce new foods to your child, your adult, or even yourself, and how those strategies can support formulating nutritional and diverse diets.

Play therapy is a broad field with many different interventions designed to address a broad range of concerns and experiences. This blog provides information about Child-Centered Play Therapy, a kind of play therapy that allows the child to take charge of their own therapeutic process with the specialized support and facilitation of a CCPT therapist.

In recent years, the autism community has taken a major step toward more precise understanding and support of autistic individuals with the introduction of the term “profound autism.” This classification [...]

When it comes to autism, timing is everything. Decades of research have shown that the earlier a child is identified and supported, the better their long-term outcomes. For toddlers showing [...]

The internet can be a great space for autistic individuals to make friends and find a community of people with similar interests. It can be helpful for parents, teachers, and other professionals to teach autistic individuals how to navigate the internet safely. Read on to learn more..

Discussing disability in a neuroaffirming manner at home and within clinical services can have important and positive implications for disabled individuals. Read on to learn more about the Social Model for understanding disability.

This blog details strategies for supporting your child at restaurants, create a more accessible restaurant, and tips to help you enjoy your restaurant experience as an autistic adult.

It is estimated that between 5-15% of individuals worldwide have a specific learning disability (SLD), which can impact a person's ability to engage in academic and occupational tasks (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This blog first explores what specific learning disabilities are, and provides an overview of the rights disabled students have under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)