Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is the most well researched and scientifically validated methods for teaching children with Autism new skills. It is based upon the behavior principle that what happens before a behavior and what happens after a behavior will determine if it happens again. If a person engages in a behavior and they do not get what they want,…
Are you frustrated your child with Autism is repeating you instead of telling you what they want? Children with Autism Spectrum disorder who have language delay often struggle with echolalia. Here is how you can use ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis to understand how to help your Autistic child learn to talk. Disclaimer: This video is intended for information purposes only.…
One of the scariest things about having a child with Autism can be to send him to school when he can’t tell you what’s happening. There are some things you can do as a parent to make it easier for you and your family. In my FREE e-book School With Autism (available at www.schoolwithAutism.com) I talk about conveying your child’s…
Armando was diagnosed with Autism during. Just like you, his parents feared his diagnosis would prevent him from achieving the life of his dreams. Today, Armando is a special education teacher and has a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis. You are probably wondering how he went from special education student to special education teacher. Here is his story. <br>…
Two brothers… Born the same day…. Raised by the same single mom…. with the same values… given the same diagnosis…. Autism. They go to the same school, get the same therapies and have two different stories. Hear them share what Autism is in their own words. If you meet one person with Autism, you have met one person with Autism.…
Does it feel like every time your child takes a step forward in one area, he takes a step backwards in another? Do you find yourself time and time again being confronted with old behavior problems you thought you had gotten past? Have the strategies that were effective before seemed to stop working? Are you wondering what you are doing…
Does it feel like every time your child learns a new skill, it is not long before you take a step backwards and the strategies you were using stops working? Are you wondering what you are doing wrong or even if you are the problem? I promise, the problem is not you. In this video I share what the problem…
This week’s blog post is based upon a conversation I had this week with a friend who has a young child with Autism. With her permission, I will share a bit of her story. Her son has been fully potty trained for almost six months but recently started having accidents again. It is definitely not a medical issue. It is…
Finding the right therapist for your family is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. You are trusting your child’s progress, education and future in the hands of the person that will be working for them. The good news is– there are a lot of really great providers out there. There are a lot of…
Communication is difficult for all children with Autism. After all, it is part of the criterion for diagnosis. The goal for all parents of children with Autism that they will learn to talk. For many children with Autism, this is possible. However, sometimes talking comes much later for children with Autism than it does for most other children. However, just…