In this age of COVID, parents' needs look very different. Families that were previously interested in more long-term planning with CLEAR are now generally in “survival mode.” Parents are asking, “how do I get my kids to stop fighting” or “how do I get my kiddo to...
At CLEAR Child, we know the importance of staying current on autism research. Scientists around the world are doing great work! Today, let’s look at a recent study published out of Yale University. Behavioral disorders in kids with autism linked to reduced brain...
Good News! CLINICIANS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO TRANSITION TO TELEHEALTH During these uncertain times of COVID-19, it has been heartwarming to us at CLEAR to see clinicians coming together to support each other and support families. With the learning curve for everyone...
The NY Times is giving autism some time in the spotlight. We love that they are encouraging folks to see a doctor with concerns. We also know that families can get confused if the focus is only on a short list of stereotypical symptoms. If you believe your child is...
We're loving that the NY Times is giving autism some time in the spotlight, and we love that they are encouraging folks to see a doctor with concerns. However, we know from our clinical practice that families can get confused if the focus is only on a short list of...
We're loving that the NY Times is giving autism some time in the spotlight, and we love that they are encouraging folks to see a doctor with concerns. However, we know from our clinical practice that families can get confused if the focus is only on a short list of...
We're loving that the NY Times is giving autism some time in the spotlight, and we love that they are encouraging folks to see a doctor with concerns. However, we know from our clinical practice that families can get confused if the focus is only on a short list of...
What a year! It seems like a really long year, like January was ages ago, and it is only just May. In January, our team was working hard to expand some of our virtual CADE offerings, like progress monitoring tools for parents and clinicians and expanding some of our...
Dear Community, It’s the last day of Autism Awareness Month. It’s been great to share some of the myths about autism. Myth #1: Socially motivated kids can’t have autism. Myth #2: That kid is too smart to have autism Myth #3: My doctor ruled autism out Myth #4: Kids...
Adults on the autism spectrum are often very honest, direct, hard working, and comfortable with remote work. In our work with adults, we often hear from them that the job is great but that the social nuances of navigating the day-to-day office social network are...
You don’t have to wait for an appointment with a psychologist! Dr. Anna Kroncke explains that you can get information about your child’s behavioral health right now. The CLEAR Child assessment tool, CADE, has recommendations for how to help your child at home and at...
Dear Community, April is the month to honor people with autism and bring awareness to the challenges many families face. This is our series on autism myths. Below is myth #5. Please read and share. Myth: People with autism usually have “special” skills, or splinter...