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Opya

@OpyaCare

Opya specializes in early intervention autism therapy for children 18 months old to 6 years old. We provide comprehensive in-home ABA therapy.

 Sacramento/SF Bay Area/OC/LA
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Joined February 2018
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Three tips from @Fatherly to handle aggressive outbursts from your child with autism: 1. Cool It Down, 2. Debrief, But Later, 3. Have and Use a Script. fatherly.com/health/autism-c… #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #ASD #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting
What To Do When Your Autistic Child Gets Aggressive

What To Do When Your Autistic Child Gets Aggressive

There’s no reasoning an autistic child out of an aggression outburst. But there are other ways to handle it.

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California library uses robots to help kids with autism learn and connect with the world around them cbsnews.com/news/california-… via @CBSMornings
California library uses robots to help kids with autism learn and connect with the world around them

California library uses robots to help kids with autism learn and connect with the world around them

The robots in the Santa Ana Public Library have been specially programmed to help communicate with kids with autism.

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Happy 4th of July! Taking your child to see fireworks? @autismspeaks tips: • Prep your child in advance • Focus on the fun • Bring favorite items • Create a defined special space • Consider headphones • Ensure your child knows how to ask for a break autismspeaks.org/expert-opin…
Tips for an autism-friendly Fourth of July | Autism Speaks

Tips for an autism-friendly Fourth of July | Autism Speaks

Check out this list of helpful tips to make July 4th and fireworks enjoyable for yourself and/or your autistic loved one.

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Bedroom design tips from @healthnews to help children with autism enjoy their bedroom. healthnews.com/health-condit… #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismsupport #autismspectrumdisorder #asd #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismfamily #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting
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Regulating emotions can be tough for children with autism. Per @PsychToday, emotional regulation is critical to ensuring emotional wellness. Strategies include CBI, mindfulness, and self-soothing techniques. #asd #autism psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
Why Emotional Regulation Is Hard for Autistic Children

Why Emotional Regulation Is Hard for Autistic Children

Emotional regulation should be an essential focus for nurturing autistic children's well-being.

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Neurodiversity embraces differences and advocates that there are many ways to think, behave, & learn. Per @Verywell, neurotypical people think, perceive, & behave in what’s considered the norm, and neurodivergent people may have developmental differences. verywellhealth.com/what-does…
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With summer heat fast approaching, tips from @autismspeaks to help your child's heat sensory sensitivity: Summer-Friendly Fabrics; Frozen snacks; Stay Hydrated; Cool Baths and Showers; Ice Packs and Washcloths; Water Activities; Shaded or Indoor Activities autismspeaks.org/blog/12-way…
12 ways to beat the heat this summer | Autism Speaks

12 ways to beat the heat this summer | Autism Speaks

In an effort help our family and yours ride out the heat waves - I've compiled a list of tip, tricks, and activities to keep us cool all summer long!

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Catherine Lord is a distinguished professor of psychiatry for the @dgsomucla, and a renowned clinical psychologist. She’s led the development of key diagnostic tests for autism: ADOS, ADI-R, and the SCQ. Listen in at doi.org/10.53053/NYLK3662 via @Spectrum #ASD #Autism
Diagnosing autism with Catherine Lord

Diagnosing autism with Catherine Lord

In this inaugural episode, Lord discusses her entry into autism research, what the future of the field might look like and how drama club saved her in high school.

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Mesa, Arizona: The US' first @IBCCES certified autism-friendly city bbc.com/travel/article/20230… via @bbc_travel #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismsupport #autismspectrumdisorder #asd #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismfamily #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting
Mesa: The US' first autism-friendly city

Mesa: The US' first autism-friendly city

Holidays can be stressful for neurodiverse people, but Mesa, Arizona, is becoming more inclusive so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of travel – not just the neurotypical.

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As Nat'l Water Safety Month ends, we re-share valuable swim & water safety tips from @autismspeaks: 1. Start Early; 2. Sign Up for Swim Lessons; 3. Emphasize the Danger of Water; 4. Take Precautions; 5. Spread the Word. autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-ex… #autism #autismawareness #ASD

Swim and water safety | Autism Speaks

Learn about how to keep your autstic loved ones safe in and around pools and other bodies of water.

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During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, learn from @UCDMINDINST experts on how mindfulness can be powerful self-care for parents, especially those who have children with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities: ucdavis.health/3IHP6el
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Laughter relieves stress, lifts moods, and boosts immunity. Remember the power of a feel-good laugh!
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Cost of caring for a person with autism over their lifetime: est. $1.4M (@autismspeaks). Spend on child’s care AND save for own well-being? 1. Detail what’s important for child’s care; 2. Establish goals (date & dollar specific) for child’s needs and own. investmentnews.com/financial…
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Evidence supports early autism intervention. 18-mos olds who get personalized intervention show greater gains in expressive language, social comms, & daily living skills than kids w/ autism who begin at ~27-mos old, per a new study in @SageJournals spectrumnews.org/news/autism… #ASD
Autism intervention before age 2 may aid social, language skills

Autism intervention before age 2 may aid social, language skills

Autistic toddlers who receive a personalized intervention at about 18 months of age gain more abilities than those who start the therapy nine months later.

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Why Autism Rates Are Rising per @PsychToday : Greater Awareness; Changing Diagnostic Criteria; Increased Services Availability; Parental Age; More Premature Babies psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/… #autism #asd #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismfamily #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting
Why Autism Rates Are Rising

Why Autism Rates Are Rising

What research suggests about why rates of autism diagnosis continue to rise.

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"Every single time we go outside the house, there's something. There's a comment, there's a remark, there's a mean stare. And you feel alone a lot, and our family feels alone a lot," said Tiffany Hammond, author of ‘A Day With No Words’. wbur.org/npr/1174982594/auti…

'A Day With No Words' can be full of meaningful communication

Author and activist Tiffany Hammond talks about her new children's book A Day With No Words. It details a day in the life of non-speaking kids with autism and their families.

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Autism can display in infancy and usually appears w/in the first three years of life. Per @healthnews, in young kids, signs include: poor social interaction; poor verbal & nonverbal communication skills; repetitive movements; unusual behaviors. healthnews.com/family-health…
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"The beauty of his spectrum -- call it a disorder if you will, I disagree with you -- he knows nothing of irony. [...] He's the happiest person and is, in my life and many others', also the manifestation of love" shares actor Brendan Fraser about his son popsugar.com/family/brendan-…
Brendan Fraser Shares His Journey as a Parent of a Child With Autism — and What He's Learned

Brendan Fraser Shares His Journey as a Parent of a Child With Autism — and What He's Learned

Brendan Fraser shares how he learned to resist the urge to just "fix it" after learning of his son Griffin's autism diagnosis.

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Early intervention has proven time and time again to be effective to help kids maximize their potential, per Dr. Megerian of @chocchildrens Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. contemporarypediatrics.com/v… #autism #autismawareness #autismsupport #asd
Rise in autism prevalence highlights continued need for early intervention | Contemporary Pediatrics

Rise in autism prevalence highlights continued need for early intervention | Contemporary Pediatrics

Autism prevalence has been an increasing trend even before the COVID-19 pandemic, says J. Thomas Megerian, MD, PhD, FAAP, clinical director, Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center, Children's...

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