Autism Regression: Child with Autism is Making No Progress!
As a behavior analyst of nearly two decades and a mother to a son with autism, I know firsthand what sort of problems tend to make parents and professionals feel stuck on their journey. Whether you’re facing autism regression or lack of progress, I’m going to talk about five areas where you may be stuck […]
Autism Support Groups & Encouragement: Interview with Julie Hornok
Whether you are an autism professional or a parent to a child with autism, one thing is for certain: some days, life is hard. It’s very easy to build walls and forget to let them down, and it’s very easy to become so obsessed with “fixing” your child that you miss the small victories, and […]
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 […]
Dietary Intervention for Autism, Mindset & Parenting: Interview with Autism Dad Len Arcuri
As a parent coach and a father to a son with autism, Len Arcuri is a wealth of knowledge. He shares his abrupt fall into the autism world; how switching to a gluten casein free diet has literally saved his son’s life; why having a growth mindset is so important; and how you and your spouse can become a team and fight autism together.
Self-Injurious Behavior & Aggression in Autism with Dr. Timothy Vollmer
In the previous episode, I explained what automatic negative reinforcement is, and why it is important. Now it’s time for Dr. Timothy Vollmer’s interview, which ties into that episode. Dr. Vollmer shares his thoughts on automatic negative reinforcement, how to approach it, and gives insight as to what might trigger it.