As Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment at Brightside Behavioral Health to say thank you to the families, teachers, therapists, and advocates who work every day to build a more inclusive world. Autism awareness is not something that...
When many people hear the word “autism,” they often picture a very specific image. Maybe it’s someone who doesn’t speak, or someone who struggles with eye contact and routine changes. However, the truth is, autism exists on a wide spectrum, and no two autistic people...
For many children, school breaks are a time to rest, reset, and enjoy some unstructured freedom. But for autistic children, these breaks can feel overwhelming. The shift away from predictable schedules, familiar teachers, and daily routines can bring discomfort, anxiety, or behavioral changes that are...
When most people think about autism, they tend to imagine the more commonly recognized traits such as challenges with eye contact, repetitive behaviors, or difficulty with social situations. But autism doesn’t always present the same way in every individual. In fact, many girls are often...