You sit on the park bench and wave as your child plays in the sand box. Your child smiles back…. Just then a little girl, who looks to be about the same age as your child, comes to the woman sitting next to you and says, “Mommy, I want juice.” You smile politely but secretly, inside it feels as tho…
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One of the mostly common questions parents with a child with Autism asks is what it means that Autism is a Spectrum Disorder. Essentially, it means that every child diagnosed with Autism is different. No two children have the exact same interests, strengths or weaknesses. Some children will develop into talented artists and musicians. Some will excel in math while…
What is Maintenance? ABA Terms Defined Did you know that the kids whose parents know the most about ABA and take an active role in their program tend to benefit the most from therapy. In this video series, I will define important ABA terms you need to know to have the important conversations with your therapist that will help your…
When dealing with tantrums, it always helps to be proactive rather than reactive. Tantrums are unpleasant for everyone, including your child. It is always better to just to avoid them. Us behavior analysts have a fancy term for proactive strategies– antecedent modifications. Antecedent modifications are things that you do before a behavior occurs to make it either more likely or…
It is natural for a parent to want to give their child a consequence for having a tantrum. This is never a bad idea. It will help make sure that it does not occur again. However, it only works if consequence matches the function of the behavior or the reason the behavior occurred. Parents often consider what a child does when deciding on a consequence. In contrast, a behavior analyst looks at why a child engaged in a behavior or the function of the behavior. There are five main functions of behavior: Social positive reinforcement in…
Should I Encourage or Discourage Children With Autism From Engaging in Vocal Stereotypy? Parents Parents Like You Ask Me All The Time. There Are Times When Vocal Stereotypy Can Be a Big Problem and There Are Times You Can Use It to Teach Your Child to Talk. Tune in and Find the Difference! Find out in this week’s episode! SUBSCRIBE…
Imagine the following scenario. It is is a hot summer day and you have a million errands to do. You have been running back and forth from store to store trying to get home in time to get your child off the bus. You are parched but there is no way you have time for to stop and get an…
You are Your Child’s Best Advocate. How much you know going into an IEP meeting can radically change your child’s life. These 3 tips are critical for getting your child the right program for them. SUBSCRIBE to our Email List for More Free Premium Content Available ONLY to Subscribers! Just Visit: https://hopeeducationservices.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7mTSz04XEOyUya9x2cgEg?view_as=subscriber Photo: Morguefile Sound effect: Incomputek Intro: Graeme…
If your child is like many of the dozens I have potty trained, you can probably relate to my friend Renée. Her son is just about to turn four and while most of her friends are carrying around posh new handbags, she is still stuck lugging around a diaper bag! Her son Benjamin has Autism. If you are reading this…