Category: Caravel Autism Insights

In acknowledgement of Black History Month, Caravel Autism Health would like to recognize three leaders in the mental health and psychology fields.   Kenneth Clark (1914–2005) The first black president of the American Psychological Association, Kenneth Clark is famous for his “Doll Study.” That project looked at more than 200 black children and their interactions…

Can parents of young children enjoy shopping, or should they avoid shopping with their children altogether? Shopping with young children can be challenging. Children with autism in particular may have difficulties with shopping because of crowds, fear of the unknown, overstimulation, sensory processing difficulties, and past shopping experiences. As a parent, it can be scary…

We often hear these questions or comments when talking with parents. Each of these questions will be addressed below. Why should my child play? What is my child learning through play? Increases body awareness Increases awareness of others Introduces compromise and social problem solving Promotes conversation skills Promotes social skills such as sharing and turn…

While every child grows and learns in their own unique way, we know that every human develops certain skills (milestones) at relatively the same point in time. These are milestones such as walking, smiling, talking and playing with others. But what happens if your child isn’t reaching these milestones? Or what does it mean if…

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As one Caravel team member explains, “This story always sticks with me.” It was thanks to the power of “Do this” (learning to imitate) that one child was able to celebrate his birthday for the first time. Initially, the boy had a hard time imitating others or following directions, which limited participation in school and…

Raising a child diagnosed with a developmental disability or delay can be a rewarding yet challenging experience. Parents of children with special needs often have many new responsibilities, such as weekly therapy and doctor appointments, learning new therapeutic strategies to use at home, and learning to advocate in new ways for your child.

Returning to school can be a stressful time for all families, but especially so for those with kids on the autism spectrum.