Autism and Hitting | Resolving Autism Aggression
When people find out I’m a Behavior Analyst and work with children with autism, the most common question I get is “how do I stop my child from hitting?” Today, I have some strategies on…
Why is My Child with Autism Crying So Much?
Kids with autism or signs of autism cry for many reasons and trying to figure out why they are crying can be tricky. Today’s blog is all about the reasons why kids might be crying and how you can help turn this behavior around. As a board-certified behavior analyst, I’ve been in many situations with […]
Is Your Child Not Responding to Their Name? Here’s What You Can Do
One of the hallmark signs of autism is a child not responding to their name. I know when Lucas was a young child, he would not respond to his name and that was a warning sign of autism. So, I now know, as a behavior analyst, how to teach response to your name.
Potty Training Autism: Toilet Training Guide & Tips for Parents and Professionals
If you’re having problems with potty training, you aren’t alone, but it also means you are likely having struggles in other developmental areas. I created this free ebook on potty training autism, and I am going to take a few minutes to tell you what’s inside the book in this video blog. https://youtu.be/5ABcMQWkTH4?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgehOxqNtoMS-n8DSIpZHy3 Each week […]
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? | Symptoms of Autism & Next Steps
In this week’s video blog, I’d like to go back to the basics and cover what autism is and how to tell if a young child has autism. I’ve been doing weekly video blogs for…