The Children’s Place Blog
November 2025
How to Improve an Autistic Child’s Daily Behavior
When children act out, they're trying to communicate something important. An autistic child who seems difficult isn't being stubborn - something in their day has pushed them past what they can handle. Maybe it's [...]
BPD or Autism? Understanding the Similarities
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) create diagnostic puzzles that confuse even experienced clinicians. Emotional intensity? Present in both. Social struggles? Absolutely. Relationship difficulties? Check on both sides. Because the symptoms [...]
Autism Diagnosis Guide: DSM-5 Criteria Overview
Parents notice something different. A toddler won't look up when you call their name. Playing with other kids at the park seems harder for your child than for others. Maybe conversations feel one-sided, or [...]
ASD Severity Levels Explained
Autism looks different in every child. Some speak in full sentences, hold down jobs, and live independently. Others never develop verbal language and need assistance with everything from getting dressed to staying safe. The [...]
Autism Causes: What Science Knows Today
When you hear the diagnosis, the question hits immediately: why? Parents desperately want answers. They need to know what happened. But autism spectrum disorder doesn't come with a simple explanation - it's woven from [...]
Asperger Syndrome (Asperger’s): Signs and Challenges
Asperger's syndrome still comes up a lot when people talk about autism, even though the medical terms have changed. What is Aspergers, exactly? The term used to describe kids who talked on time - [...]