Top 5 Q and A series: Teaching Play and Social skills
We all want to be good parents and good professionals, dealing with problem behaviors can be difficult and have you doubting your skills. You are not alone! Rachel Smith, the Turn Autism Around Program Director, joins me today to discuss her first hand experience with stopping problem behaviors for her three year old son Everett. We discuss real strategies and tips that can help any child with or without Autism.
Classic Rebroadcast: Teaching Play Skills to Young Children with Autism
In this classic rebroadcast of episode 79, we are revisiting play skills in young children with autism. I share how you might notice delays in play skills, what to look for in play skills development, and ideas for intervention and teaching play skills. This episode is being shared as a refresher before we dive in with some commonly asked questions regarding play and social skills, next week.
Shannon Penrod: Autism Advice for Parents
Here at Turn Autism Around, we are familiar with denial and other feelings of guilt surrounding autism. Today Shannon Penrod, podcast host, author, and comedian, joins me to share her journey of hope with her son Jem. We discuss her personal stories as well as some important advice surrounding coping with feelings as an autism parent.
How to Stop a Toddler from Throwing Things and Hitting Me – Solving Problem Behaviors
Learn effective strategies to address toddler hitting and throwing behaviors. Join Dr. Mary Barbera and Rachel Smith, Program Director for Positive Toddler Parenting™, as she shares her experience with her son Everett and discusses child-friendly solutions, prevention techniques, neutral discussions, and attention removal strategies to curb problem behaviors. These methods, adaptable for children with or without developmental delays, aim to promote positive interactions and reduce incidents.
Solving Speech Delays in 4-year-olds and Autism Denial: Hot Seat #6 with Vikram
For the first time ever in a hot seat, we’re hearing from an Autism Dad. Vikram from Melbourne, Australia joins me to discuss his son Nahum’s concerns, his assessments, and his progress since starting my courses and applying the early learner materials. We talk a lot about language skills, as well as meal time concerns, self care and pottying, and autism denial, something a lot of parents struggle with when working toward a diagnosis.