David Murphy’s gravestone reads, “he loved to laugh” and his smile is remembered in the hearts of those who loved and cared for him. It was an Easterseals Northern California therapist who was the first person in the world to make him smile. His...
Time in front of screens is impossible to avoid. In the ever-expanding world of technology, parents find themselves navigating the intricate balance of allowing their children to benefit from screens while ensuring developmental essentials are not compromised. For...
Historically, measuring outcomes in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) focused specific behaviors. More than a dozen scales and measures exist to gauge these outward behaviors: examples include the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS)...
Have you ever worried about your child’s development? If so, you’re not alone. Parents often become alarmed when their child doesn’t learn and grow in the ways they expect. The good news is that you’re in the best position as a parent to help your child reach...
