By now, many parents have been homeschooling their kids for over a month. For some, it has gotten easier but for some it is just a big, huge, epic disaster. It may seem like your child is never going to listen to you. I have good news and bad news. The bad news…. A lot of schools may not reopen…
As a parent, you want to believe that you will always be ready and able to protect your child. There is no greater bond than that between a parent and child. Most parents would give their lives to save their child without even hesitating. However, a time could come when you are rendered incapable of being able to take care…
Teaching a child to blow their nose can be really frustrating especially when they have Autism. Children with Autism often have sensory needs that make it more aversive for them to allow an adult to touch their nose to teach them to blow it. Great news! With these strategies, you don’t have to! These simple techniques can make it a…
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.…
Did you know that the more informed you are as a parent, the more likely your child is to benefit from ABA? That’s because you will be able to have more productive conversations with your therapists as well as carryout out the procedures they are using at home. This video is part of a special series called ABA Terms Defined.…
Do you know how when you go to to the playground and you are so excited that your child with Autism finally wanted to play with their peers …. and then their peers reject them? It’s so frustrating isn’t it? You’ve probably spent thousands of dollars and countless hours running back and forth between therapy sessions. Even when you get…
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 therapists?. 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…
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…
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…
Generally, I don’t believe in sarcasm. You should mean what you say and say what you mean. In my opinion, teachers should never direct sarcasm at students. We all have memories of probably well intended teachers making jokes at our expense. However, when teaching kids with Autism, you have to be even more careful. In this video, I explain why.…