Supporting Children with Autism

(NewsUSA) - April is Autism Acceptance Month, and experts now estimate that one in 31 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder. 

To help parents better understand how to support children on the spectrum, Alexander Lopez, J.D., OT/L, associate professor of occupational therapy at New York Institute of Technology, shares practical guidance and tips—including how exercise can improve motor function (muscle coordination) and cognitive performance.

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