Is Autism Recovery Possible?
Did you know that up to half of children diagnosed with autism can recover if they are treated with ABA therapy when they are very young? It was first shown that kids with autism could become indistinguishable from their peers in a classic study done by Dr. Ivar Lovaas published in 1987. That was 30 […]
Happy 21st Birthday Lucas and 5 Important Autism Lessons We Learned on Our Journey (so Far)!
In celebration of Lucas’ 21st birthday this week, in this video blog, I’m going to share 5 lessons I’ve learned that might help you! A lot of these lessons are in Chapter 12 of my best-selling book, The Verbal Behavior Approach which was published a decade ago, sold more than 50,000 copies and is now […]
Ruling Out Autism Medical Problems…Easier Said than Done!
As you probably know, I’m both a mom to an adult son with autism as well as a BCBA. But what you may not know is that I’m also a Registered Nurse. I often remind people that medical issues can cause some behaviors in children and adults with autism. And you cannot treat medical issues […]
How to Get Parents Out of Autism Denial
Autism denial is common and often driven by fear and lack of understanding. Recognizing early signs like delayed speech, lack of eye contact, and repetitive behaviors can lead to earlier intervention. Denial delays critical interventions, making it harder for children to catch up developmentally. Immediate steps to take: Read Turn Autism Around, complete the BECA […]