ECCM Mental Health Blog

The holidays can be challenging for children with autism. Help them avoid overstimulation, anxiety, and meltdowns with our tips on preparing your child for the season.

Service coordinators can significantly help your child in the early stages of their developmental delays, connecting them to the supports they need to thrive.

Children with autism develop differently and need a strong support system to help with their progress. Learn what you can do as a parent to help your child develop and progress throughout life.

Sensory activities for children with autism can be highly beneficial in both the classroom and home.

Although some of the signs and symptoms of developmental delays and autism may look the same, they are two different conditions.

Sensory activities designed for adults with autism have a number of benefits. ECCM will help you develop an individualized service plan with what benefits you the most.

Learning to recognize the difference between speech delays and autism in children can help you get your child the care they need. ECCM offers support and care to children with autism.

Early intervention is important for diagnosing and treating autism because it is applied during toddlerhood (2-3 years old) when brain plasticity is at its highest.

Cognitive disabilities can look different per person, however, it’s important to have a good understanding of what these are, and how they differ from developmental disabilities.

Nowadays there are more ways to live a satisfying and independent life as an adult with a disability. Read about the signs of intellectual disabilities in adults to learn more.