One of the most common complaints I get from parents is that their children can have a great deal of difficulty when out in the community. This can range from something relatively benign like touching things on the shelf or far more serious like running away from parents or throwing themselves on the floor in the street. Frankly, it is…
Let’s face it. Most children with Autism have very limited communication. For some kids, this results in a lot of wanted behaviors — tantrums, crying, hitting, sometimes even self injury. Whether or this sounds like it applies to you, if your child has an Autism diagnosis, at some point they will likely have a behavior plan to help reduce a…
Last week, a parent asked me if ABA was only for children who are aggressive. I promptly answered her with a Facebook Live. Later that day, in a meeting I was asked if ABA was only for younger kids who can’t talk. After being in the field of Autism and using ABA as my main modality of practice, I often…
Making eye contact can be very difficult for children with Autism. This video will teach you some simple steps using the ABA technique shaping that can help your child improve with eye contact over time! It is simple and easy to do and very effective! <br> <h3>Auto Generated Captions</h3> [Music] hey guys my name is Jessica likewise I’m the CEO…
Did you know that the kids with Autism who benefit the ABA therapy are the ones whose parents have the best understanding of the techniques used by their therapist. This video is part of a very special series called ABA Terms Defined. It is designed to help parents like you understand the terms your therapist is using so you can…
Choosing Effective Reinforcers Are Critical to Help Children With Autism Get the Most Out of ABA! In this video, you will learn how to choose reinforcers that are super effective without being distracting! Understanding this topic may save your child hours of learning, lots of frustration and you lots of co-payments! You Want to Tune In! This video is intended…
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In this week’s video Jessica explains how to use the extinction procedure planned ignoring and what it means to ignore a behavior not a child! Disclaimer: This video is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The text, graphics, images, flash movies, and audio segments are not intended to be a…
Summer is in full swing! — At least here in the United States! Summer is a time for barbecues with friends and vacations with families. But, traveling with children with Autism is often more daunting than rewarding. Some of my favorite childhood memories are from my family vacations. I am sure you can think of some fond memories yourself. Every…
All ABA therapist tell parents never to repeat instructions but most don’t know the most important reason…. In this video I will share with YOU why repeating instructions makes it even more difficult for children with Autism to learn to talk! Sound effect: Incomputek/ Ben Sound Intro: Graeme Kan Disclaimer: This video is intended for information purposes only. It is…