Autism and Stress Management: Reducing Stress for Autism Parents
All parents in the autism world deal with tons of stress. It can be very overwhelming. A lot of times it can be difficult to find ways to reduce stress in our lives. I know, I’ve been there and I’m still there as both a parent and as a professional. So today we’re going to […]
Understanding Regressive Autism: Causes, Assessment, and 3 Steps To Get Lost Skills Back!
Regressive autism is when a child loses previously acquired skills, especially in speech and social interactions. Early signs of regressive autism include loss of language, social withdrawal, and repetitive behaviors. There are 3 key steps to get words back after regression: tracking words, using real objects and pictures, and interactive play. Assessment, intervention, and professional […]
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 […]
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.https://youtu.be/OeHdMqpZqIE?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkhW9F4OW4RBlfyCXZVDSqGP Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around, so if you […]
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 […]