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Grocery shopping with your child with autism
Grocery shopping with your child with autism can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for many parents. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Even a simple trip to the store can quickly become a challenge filled with sensory triggers and unexpected hurdles. The grocery store environment can be overstimulating for a child with autism. […]
Can Autism Spectrum Disorders Get Worse?
Autism spectrum disorder is a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition” that affects people differently and to varying degrees. While there is currently no known single […]
Alternative Behavior Examples to Decrease Challenging Behaviors
What are alternative behavior examples? Alternative behavior examples are acceptable or positive behaviors taught to your autistic child to replace challenging behaviors. Imagine this, your child climbs on the kitchen counter to reach for a box of cookies high in a cabinet. Can you implement a plan to decrease or eliminate the behavior of climbing […]
What not to do with a child with autism
Oftentimes it is suggested what to do with a child with autism. However, equally as important is what not to do. It is necessary to know and understand what not to do in order to be able to provide the best environment for a child with autism. ABA therapy programs are effective in treating children […]
Autism communication strategies
Autism communication strategies are essential techniques that support autistic children in developing their language and communication skills. Communication challenges, including delays in or a complete lack of spoken language, are a key diagnostic criterion for autism. Many autistic children may struggle not only to express their thoughts but also to understand what others are saying. […]
Traveling with your child with autism
Planning a trip with your child who has autism? Whether it’s a long car ride to a vacation destination or a short road trip, preparation is key to making the journey as smooth and enjoyable as possible. For some children with autism, car rides offer a comforting sense of routine. They may enjoy looking out […]
Smooth Skies Ahead: A Parent’s Guide to Air Travel with Children with Autism
Traveling can be stressful, but for children with autism, the unpredictability of air travel can heighten anxiety and sensory overload with large crowds and unfamiliar environments. However, with thoughtful preparation and a proactive approach, flying can be a positive experience for everyone involved. Below, we’ll share planning tips, preparing, and making the day of travel […]
What ABA Therapists Do
First and foremost, ABA therapists have gained authorized credentials such as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Assistant Behavior Analyst (ABA), as well as Behavior Technician after having expertise from standard instruction and sophisticated courses. All of these certifications provide ABA therapists with the ability to work with children with autism. These professionals have gone through […]
Why Is Following Through Important When Giving Instructions
Learning to follow through is an essential skill for children with autism. Many parents worry that their children do not listen. Parenting a child can be challenging, especially when the child has autism. One primary concern for caregivers is when a child does not listen, often leading to a tantrum. This can be frustrating for […]
Who can provide ABA therapy?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based scientific technique effective in treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. In general, ABA therapy relies on respondent and operant conditioning to change or alter behaviors of social significance. The ultimate goal of ABA therapy is for the learner to gain independence by […]
Classroom Boundary Markers for Autistic Students
Boundary markers for autistic students are essential environmental supports that help clarify expectations and minimize confusion in the classroom. Children with autism thrive in a structured and predictable environment. Implementing boundary markers for autistic students helps establish routines early on and maintains consistency. In a world that is constantly changing, these routines provide comfort and […]
Social Stories and Autism
Developed by Carol Gray in 1990, Social Stories™ support preventative, or antecedent, strategies to help a child with autism successfully navigate challenging social settings. Social stories increase positive social behaviors and decrease challenging behaviors. Structured routines and visual cues, among other transition strategies, help children with autism anticipate and respond well to changes in their […]