Autism Support Groups & Encouragement: Interview with Julie Hornok
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Author: Mary Barbera
Signs of Developmental Delay Bring Parents Into Autism Denial
When you start seeing signs of developmental delay, it's easy to think it could be autism. You may go into denial as I did many years ago. Maybe you've talked to family members who say things like he's just a little late talking and he'll catch up. Don't worry. Maybe you see red flags, but then think of all the other things your child can do well, and maybe you're concerned about pinning a label on your child. Denial is wasted time not getting your child the therapy that they need to reach their fullest potential. So today I'm going to talk about denial and what to do when you notice these signs of developmental delay, and how an autism mom, Deidra Darst, handled this situation.
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Kristens Journey to a PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis
No matter how long you’ve worked in the autism field, you never know everything. I can vouch for this, and so can today’s interviewee, Kristen Colyer. Kristen is the director of Maryland’s Pieces of Wonder center; she is a BCBA; and she is currently going to school to obtain her PhD. Now, she is going to share her knowledge with you, along with what she believes is the biggest problem that BCBAs are faced with.
Autism Behavior Data Collection with Clickers
Are you using clickers in an autism classroom or a home program for behavior data collection? Well, you may be using them incorrectly. Find out how I recommend using these clickers and what you can start doing today.
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Autism and Picky Eating: 7 Tips to Solve Feeding Problems
If your child has autism, chances are they’re also a very picky eater; there might only be a few foods that they will even consider eating. Furthermore, I know that eating problems are usually connected to problem behaviors. It’s time to turn your child’s eating habits around, and I’m here to tell you how, with my seven tips for picky eaters.
Dietary Intervention for Autism, Mindset & Parenting: Interview with Autism Dad Len Arcuri
As a parent coach and a father to a son with autism, Len Arcuri is a wealth of knowledge. He shares his abrupt fall into the autism world; how switching to a gluten casein free diet has literally saved his son’s life; why having a growth mindset is so important; and how you and your spouse can become a team and fight autism together.
Is Your Toddler Saying No to Everything? Here’s What To Do
My son, Lucas, once went through a time period where he was saying no for everything. I recently got asked a question by one of my online community members. The question was what to do if your child or clients answer every question with no. Is your toddler saying no to everything? Don't miss this video.
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Self-Injurious Behavior & Aggression in Autism with Dr. Timothy Vollmer
In the previous episode, I explained what automatic negative reinforcement is, and why it is important. Now it’s time for Dr. Timothy Vollmer’s interview, which ties into that episode. Dr. Vollmer shares his thoughts on automatic negative reinforcement, how to approach it, and gives insight as to what might trigger it.
Conditional Discrimination in Kids with Autism
Conditional discrimination errors are very common in children with autism, especially intermediate learners. When we say conditional discrimination, we mean that a child makes errors. Say you have a paper towel versus toilet paper, they're very similar. The child makes an error not because they're not paying attention, but because they don't have the language skills for that finer discrimination
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Problem Behaviors Related to Pain and the Four Functions of Behavior
The four functions of behavior are what every behavior analyst looks for on a daily bases; however, I consider the last function to be the “forgotten function”. Today I’m going to explain all four functions, including the forgotten function, and how they are used to lower extreme problem behaviors.
