Four Tips to Build Strong Social Skills at Home

Time spent at school can help children with autism expand their knowledge base, but it also can be daunting socially when compared to the familiarity of home. Leaving home to enter school marks an important step along their educational journey though, and parents can prepare their children to make the most of the opportunity with […]

Scheduling Play Dates

North Shore Pediatric Blog, Play Pals North Shore Blog, Madison Pediatric Blog Play dates have become common place for children and provide an excellent way to practice social and play skills.  Setting up play dates for your child with autism spectrum disorder can be challenging.  To set up a play date, begin by finding a peer who […]

Using Animals to Increase Social Interactions of Children with Autism

North Shore Pediatric Blog, North Shore Teen & Young Adult Blog, Play Pals North Shore Blog, Madison Pediatric Blog We all love looking at cute animals, but what if animals were more than just cute? What if animals could have an impact on the social lives of children with autism? Researchers from Australia and the U.S. teamed up […]