While autism and anxiety often correlate, anxiety is not a part of the diagnostic criteria for an autism diagnosis. However, it is one of the most common comorbid conditions that develops in people with autism. In that regard, it’s easy to believe that any feeling of anxiety or panic might be associated with a person’s…
Some people have a monthly or bi-monthly appointment to get their luscious locks trimmed, while others try to put off getting a haircut as long as possible until they just can’t continue to hold out. Haircuts present unique issues for kids with autism, causing discomfort or even fear. Kids with autism have to face sensory…
Recently, it’s come to our attention that more and more parents are not aware of what services are available for them through the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) or they have not been told how to apply for DDD services. When you have a child or a loved one with a disability that needs necessary…
Accessibility is one of those terms that gets thrown around all the time in the special needs community, often enough for people to get desensitized to its meaning. Yet accessibility needs remain and they are very real for the members of this community that rely on services provided by companies like Lexington. With that being…
Kids have been dealing with bullying at school for many years and it’s finally starting to get the attention that the epidemic has needed to attempt to end the behavior. For students with autism, bullying at school can be a constant source of anxiety and fear, making it hard for these students to concentrate on…
More Ways To Prepare Kids With ASD For The New School Year It seems like the summer just got here, but it’s already fading as the new school year starts at Lexington. Don’t despair! The new year means new goals to meet, new and old friendships to explore and new opportunities for Lexington to provide…
Most people tend to think about their world and their experiences through an ethno-centric lens, viewing other people and cultural practices through our own cultural lens. When it comes to autism diagnosis, there is a very heavy focus on western ideals of what might be considered a social deficit. This isn’t on purpose, but it…
Summertimes in Arizona can be brutal and no one likes dealing with the warmth, but for kids with sensory reactivity and limitations, summer can be a difficult time to deal with. Some kids love the heat and some kids might find the heat to be torturous, especially during the middle of the summer, when temperatures…
Transition to Employment (TTE) is a service that teaches individuals with disabilities that qualify for employment the “meaning, value and demands of work and in the development of positive attitudes toward work.” This program is related to a number of employment initiatives designed to help people with disabilities find quality employment. There are plenty of…
Everyone loves music and many are aware of the therapeutic effect that comes from a favorite tune in a time of stress. People spend more than 30% of their time on their smart devices in audio apps like Spotify, so we know music is important to humans. For individuals with developmental disabilities, such as autism,…