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Support for Children with Autism in Nashville Schools

Managing your child’s educational journey in Nashville can be both exciting and challenging, especially when your child has unique needs that require additional support. Both …

Autism and Education in Westport: Navigating School Support Services

Navigating the educational system for a child with autism can be challenging. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But you’re not alone—many parents face similar challenges, …

What is Nonverbal Autism?

Nonverbal autism means your child may not talk at all or may talk very little. A child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that has …

Ascend Autism Joins Roots and Wings Podcast

Clinical Director Sharon Dudhnath-Grotsky and Co-Founder Nathan Kronforst Discuss Resources Available to Families in Tennessee As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses among children …

Understanding Autism Level 1

If your child exhibits a high level of focus and intelligence but struggles with conversation and social cues, they might have Autism Level 1, a …

How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost?

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is the gold standard in autism treatment. ABA therapy helps children overcome challenging symptoms, connect with others, and achieve independence. After …

ABA Horror Stories: What You Really Need to Know

Choosing who you work with and what they do for your child is often one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. …

What is Asperger’s Syndrome?

Asperger Syndrome, sometimes referred to as Asperger’s, is no longer diagnosed. The DSM-5 removed the Asperger Syndrome diagnosis and folded it into autism spectrum disorder …

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