What is the ADOS Test?
If you have a child with autism or young toddler showing signs you may have heard of ADOS testing. The autism diagnostic observation schedule – or the ADOS test – is a standardized diagnostic tool for testing for autism in children. The ADOS testing is a series of semi-structured tasks and structured tasks during which […]
How Much Positive Praise Do You Give?
I gave a keynote presentation called “Lessons Learned on my Autism Journey.” One of the lessons is about positive praise. The best part of this lesson is that you will most likely benefit no matter how old you are, no matter if you are male or female and no matter if you know anything about […]
Early Signs of Autism in Babies and What To Do
Learn the early signs of autism in babies, including lack of eye contact, limited gestures, and delayed communication. Discover how to track milestones using tools like the CDC guidelines and M-CHAT screening to spot developmental signs of early autism. Understand what actions to take now—even with a baby under 12 months—to support development and potentially […]
What is an IEP for Kids with Autism?
IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) are super important. My son, Lucas, who is now 23 years old was three when he got his first IEP. At that point, I didn’t know much about what an IEP was but I learned a lot over the years. So, today I want to share what an IEP is, why […]
Respite Care for Children with Autism
The reality is, most of our kids need to be engaged most of their waking hours. Respite care for children is needed to give parents a break regardless of the length of time they have been on the autism journey.In this blog I’ll be discussing what respite care is, why it is important for caregivers, […]