By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD A groundbreaking study from Princeton & the Simons Foundation—published July 9 in Nature Genetics—used a “person-centered” analysis of 230+ traits across 5,000+ children. It revealed four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique developmental, behavioral, and genetic profiles. So what might this mean for clinicians? We’ve all sat across from a […]
By: Veronika Pos, RBT, BCBA candidate & Michelle Hintz, PsyD, MT-BC In the early days of autism intervention, social stories were simple yet revolutionary. Therapists and parents realized that for many children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), navigating everyday experiences—things like going to school, attending a birthday party, or visiting the doctor—could feel confusing and
By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW, CCTP, TF-CBT, CPDTP For many parents in Orthodox Jewish communities, the decision to seek an autism evaluation outside their community is not made lightly. Often, concerns are first raised by their child’s Jewish day school teachers—concerns that parents may initially believe stem from a misunderstanding of their child rather than a
By: Camila Fernandez, PhD & Michelle Hintz, PsyD Receiving an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your child is a life-altering moment for many parents. It often brings clarity to long-standing questions about your child’s behaviors but also introduces a complex mixture of emotions and challenges. ASD, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties in social
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We are proud to share that Cadenza Center’s own Michelle Hintz and Ashley Castro were recently featured in a short documentary that sheds light on the daily challenges and triumphs faced by individuals with autism. This documentary offers a poignant exploration of the lives of two individuals with autism, one with severe autism and the
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In a recent episode of the Breaking the Stigma Podcast, host Dennisse Diaz sits down with licensed psychologist Michelle Hintz to discuss the critical importance of timely autism diagnosis. With over 25 years of clinical experience, including expertise in autism evaluations, Hintz sheds light on the significance of early identification and its profound impact on
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If your child’s report card raises concerns about your child’s academic success, you are not alone. Receiving a poor report card often leaves parents wondering why their child is struggling in school and what they can do to help them succeed. There is a solution. Getting your child a psychoeducational evaluation might just be the
Autism, a complex neurobiological disorder affecting childhood development and persisting throughout a lifetime, has become increasingly prevalent. Today, 1 in 36 individuals are diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. Autism manifests in various degrees, impairing a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others, with symptoms ranging
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