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.…
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.…
Are you worried that your child who is not talking may have Autism? There are four signs you look out for to determine whether or not a child is simply delayed in language or is showing early warning signs of Autism. If you see at least two of the four signs in this video, you may want to discuss the…
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…
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…