Teaching Intraverbals to Children with Autism

I recently received a question from someone in my online community about why I recommend Dr. Mark Sundberg’s intraverbal subtests. Intraverbals are a big part of teaching conversational skills, so this video is all about assessing and teaching this important communication skill.https://youtu.be/_XKE-cdorGw?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgCu6fpnHzM5SRSI9OvSGbw Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism […]

Warning Signs of Speech Delay & AAC Devices with SLP Mom Deidra Darst

warning signs of speech delay

Deidra Darst is not only an autism mother, she’s a licensed SLP and published author as well. She is also extremely passionate about ABA and making a difference in the autism community. In this interview, she describes her fall into the autism world; what changed her opinion on ABA; and what she thinks professionals need to do to be most effective.

The Behavioral Science of ABA: Interview with Ryan O’Donnell

behavioral science

In this episode, we hear from Ryan O’Donnell about his efforts to communicate about the Behavioral Science field using podcasts and videos. The content he produces is varied; some being directed to parents and other caregivers and some directed to BCBAs. He also gives presentations about autism all over the world, so he’s very knowledgeable about the field and where it’s headed.

Parental Involvement in Therapy for Children with Autism

Parental Involvement

As parents, it can be scary when your child is first diagnosed or showing signs of autism. Instead of being scared, we should be jumping on the bandwagon to help our children as early as possible with or without a diagnosis and with or without a therapy team. Parental involvement is critical. But how do […]

Autism Related Medical Conditions, Medication & Indicating Pain for Kids with Autism

autism related medical conditions

If your child has autism, then they’re likely prescribed certain medications. But which medications are best for your child, and which ones do more harm than good? Every person responds differently to medicine, so choosing the best one for your child may seem overwhelming. But after decades in the field I’ve developed strategies to keep your medication organized, and warning signs to look for when testing a new medication.