Autism Support Groups & Encouragement: Interview with Julie Hornok
Whether you are an autism professional or a parent to a child with autism, one thing is for certain: some days, life is hard. It’s very easy to build walls and forget to let them down, and it’s very easy to become so obsessed with “fixing” your child that you miss the small victories, and […]
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 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.
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.