Alee Behavioral Healthcare

  Creativity plays a huge part in our everyday lives. We see it in the TV shows we watch, the art we hang on our walls, and in the books we read. Furthermore, creativity plays an essential role in our personal development, especially within children. Being creative allows children to find new ways to express themselves, have fun, and grow in confidence. It can even brighten their future career prospects. Despite this, it is often implied that children with autism may lack creativity and imagination compared to their peers – this is untrue! In fact, children (and adults) with autism are often very creative, with many even pursing careers within the arts in later life. However, it is important to note that their creativity may manifest in different and unique ways, or they may find it harder to start being creative in the first place. This may mean that you need to find different ways to encourage creativity and imagination with your child. At Alee Behavioral, we specialize in provid...

  Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, manifests itself differently in every person who has received a diagnosis. This is, in part, what can make diagnosis difficult – as the symptoms can be far-ranging and often overlap with other neurological conditions, such as Aspergers or even OCD. As a result, it is essential that parents seek not to armchair diagnose their children, but instead pay attention to some of the signs and symptoms of autism in different age groups so that they can ensure their child gets the support they need.   However, some symptoms of autism are less frequent than others. For example, around 40% of children receiving autism therapies have a language delay, making it one of the more common indicators for parents to keep an eye out for. Others may be harder to spot – or you may not even recognize them as a symptom whatsoever.   With that in mind, here are three lesser-known symptoms of autism. (Note: this blog should not be considered a method of d...