Autism and Anxiety
Children with autism often experience other medical issues, including anxiety. Today, I’m discussing the different types of anxiety that you may be seeing in your child or clients and I’m also going to give you next steps that you should take if your child has autism and anxiety. https://youtu.be/lz0zJoMjxpY?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkjgx3bZjtJXr9plSnqMP-boChrissy was one of my clients at […]
Autism Jobs and Vocational Tasks
When my son, Lucas, celebrated his 18th birthday, he officially became an adult. He participated in some autism jobs for a few years prior to his 18th birthday through his IEP at school. The next summer as part of an Extended School Program (ESY), Lucas started volunteering at a local hotel for an hour each […]
Hand Flapping in Kids with Autism
Hand flapping is a common self stimulatory behavior for kids with autism. Today, I’m talking all about hand flapping and giving you insight on what to do about it. Have you ever been in a lecture where the material is way too easy or completely over your head? Or have you been bored waiting in […]
The Big Three Skills for Autism
I’ve been consulting with children and a few adults with autism for many years now. I had a revelation soon after I published my book The Verbal Behavior Approach. I now believe that there are three main skills every child and adult with autism needs to be successful. These skills for autism, I believe, are […]
Should You Use Chew Toys for Kids with Autism?
Most infants chew on various toys and blankets, especially while they’re teething. Some kids with autism – or signs of autism – continue to chew well beyond infancy. Whether they are chewing on their hand, shirts, sleeves of their shirts, or any nonfood items, it can be a real problem. A common intervention that is […]