A new school year brings excitement, nervousness, and above all, change. For children with autism, the uncertainty of the upcoming year can be particularly difficult. To help your child start off the year on the right foot,
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We express our most basic desires, like our needs, wants, feelings and preferences daily using Functional Communication Skills1. Children with autism can have trouble communicating, and may express themselves through challenging behavior.
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Many parents of children with autism may feel lost when the school year ends. Kids with autism thrive on structure, routine and knowing what comes next, so summer break can often feel more challenging than fun.
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With our #TBH (To Be Honest) campaign, we’re giving parents, family members, and even children an outlet to share their truths about how autism has changed their lives. This campaign is all about getting real about autism,
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If you have a child with autism, you’re more than just “mom” or “dad.” On any given day, you’re a parent, caretaker, advocate, interpreter, cheerleader, therapist and dietitian. With so many parts to play,
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Kindergarten can be an exciting time for your child. They’re faced with the opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and start taking on some fun responsibilities.
Your child might have a full schedule at school,
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every 59 children has been diagnosed with autism [1]. Although autism is more prevalent in boys than girls,
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Trumpet explains naturalistic teaching under the ABA umbrella
At Trumpet Behavioral Health, we believe that teaching kids with autism should extend to the natural environment. By utilizing naturalistic teaching, we can focus on teaching during naturally occurring activities and events.
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At Trumpet, our ABA therapy plans include the work of many autism professionals
Effective ABA therapy takes a village. Specifically, it takes a village of highly trained autism professionals. At Trumpet Behavioral Health,
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The many benefits of mixing sports and autism in ABA therapy
Combining sports and autism can be beneficial for kids on the spectrum, their families and their communities. At Trumpet,
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