Tag: delayed speech

Should We Use Non-Verbal or Non-Vocal?

It’s been almost 2 decades since my first-born son, Lucas starting showing signs of autism at the age of 21 months and that’s when my husband, Charles (who is a Emergency Medicine physician) first mentioned the possibility of autism. I was horrified at the thought of an autism diagnosis and in denial about Lucas’ delays...

Using Non Verbal vs Non Vocal

It’s been almost 2 decades since my first-born son, Lucas starting showing signs of autism at the age of 21 months and that’s when my husband, Charles (who is a Emergency Medicine physician) first mentioned the possibility of autism. I was horrified at the thought of an autism diagnosis and in denial about Lucas’ delays...

Autism and Language Development: My #1 Technique to Get ANY Child Talking More!

My weekly video blogs are usually for autism professionals and parents, but I have a little secret on autism and language development. All the techniques I talk about work great for any child even a child without disabilities. You see all of the strategies I recommend are based on the proven science of applied behavior…

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...

Reducing Vocal Stimming and Scripting in Children with Autism

Join us for this new take on the Top 5 questions, where Kelsey and I talk via Facebook Live. We’re answering questions all about stimming and scripting. This episode will help you get clear on what is stimming in autism. Whether you’re noticing stimming in your child and have concerns about autism OR stimming and vocal stimming have become excessive or dangerous, we have some great information to help you move forward.