Transitions are difficult for some teens with an autism spectrum disorder. A transition that is like going from the school year into summer vacation can be very stressful for some teens, as much of their day structure is being taken away. There are many things you can do to help your teen transition to summer […]
The annual IEP meeting is a great time to reconnect with parents, teachers, principals, directors, and any intervention staff to determine the best individual plan for a specific child. Unfortunately, this time of year also can bring much anxiety and tension as parents feel the need to “fight” for their child’s rights, and professionals feel […]
A change of scene from a quiet and serene neighborhood to a noisy, populated theme park can make an autistic child lose their composure in an instant. This is because autistic children have more sensitive senses than ordinary children. More than that, some autistic children have daily routines that are strictly followed. So planning even […]
Nobody wants a diagnosis of any type, do they? No one wants to be suffering or different from the person next to them. But without asking for it we were forced to except our fate and it’s not until we got there we realized there’s a whole world of the same type of people going […]
Obtaining a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a complex task that is achieved in collaboration of the child, the parents and the healthcare professionals. Sadly, there is no sole diagnostic test that can identify childhood autism. It includes different screening processes, medical tests and evaluations that seem to never end and can easily […]
What is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA is a scientific method used to predict and control how humans behave. It uses empirical and observable evidence through assessments of cognitive, behavioral or communicative activities to develop a treatment plan for children with ASD. Children are taught to perform and function on their own by using […]
Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA is a well recommended approach that you may use for your child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Not only is it the most used and preferred by parents, providers and therapists, it’s results are already proven to be effective form of intervention. It is endorsed by the National Institutes […]
It is important that you, as a parent, closely observe your child, especially during the early stages of his life. Though each child develops differently, knowing your child’s milestones will help you to watch out for red flags that may signal a neurological disorder or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Keeping track of the milestones will […]
Video modeling is an evidence-based prompting strategy that can be used to increase positive behaviors and aid in skill acquisition in individuals with autism. It is a teaching method where an individual watches a video of someone completing an activity and imitates the activity themselves. Research shows that many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) […]
Do you have a child who is ready to do toilet training? If so, here are three easy steps that, with some dose of discipline and perseverance, will aid you in getting your child toilet-trained in a week’s time. First, you will need to determine what rewards or tokens you want to use for this […]