Handwashing, bathing, and showering are important life skills for all children to master. All children likely need modeling, prompting, and reinforcement to be able to successfully perform these skills, but children with autism may need extra support.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy uses a variety of techniques to teach individuals with autism new skills. ABA focuses on understanding, teaching, and modifying behaviors – which means some ABA strategies can be used to teach many different skills.
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8 Tips for an Autism-Friendly Thanksgiving
The holidays represent an extreme departure from the norm, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Between the hubbub of family, seemingly limitless amounts of food,
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3 Tips for an Autism-Friendly Shopping Trip
The fluorescent lights, the crowds and the overhead music. A trip to the supermarket is no walk in the park. Savvy shoppers, however,
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Back to School Information for Children with Autism
It’s that time of year again! As students head back to school and parents begin to participate in Individualized Education Programs (IEP) meetings,
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Most typically developing children toilet train between three and a half and four and a half years, and by the time they’re 5, most neurotypical children are completely toilet trained.
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Communication looks different for children with autism. ABA therapy can help. It is a basic desire for parents: to understand the needs and wants of their children. Our kids also want to be understood – just as we all do.
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Kindergarten can be an exciting time for your child with autism. They’re faced with the opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and start taking on some fun responsibilities.
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Fireworks, cookouts, sparklers, oh my! The 4th of July is almost here, and many families are preparing to celebrate this favorite summer holiday with family and friends. Despite the fun,
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The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Standard Set for Autism Spectrum Disorders aims to standardize the measurement of core autism symptoms, functioning, accessibility, and support. By tracking the outcomes that matter most to individuals with autism spectrum disorders,
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