3 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Autism Social Skills

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Social skill deficits are one of the most common deficits in kids with autism. In fact, since it’s one of the signs of autism, social skills are almost always a topic talked about in a child with ASD. I found that parents and professionals make 3 common mistakes when it comes to autism social skills […]

Dr. Rick Kubina: Fluency and Precision Teaching

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My friend and former BCBA mentor, Dr. Richard Kubina, is sharing his fall into the world of autism, the young boy that set him on the path of becoming a Behavior Analyst, and explains why precision teaching is so valuable in our line of work. Dr. Kubina is the author of dozens of journal articles and books, including The Precision Teaching Book.

What is Prompt Dependency in Children with Autism?

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I remember when my son Lucas was little, some psychologists wrote in the report that he was very prompt dependent. Even back then before I was a behavior analyst, that comment, he’s prompt dependent, made me angry. Today’s I’m talking all about prompt dependency and whether we should blame the child or the adult on […]

What is Scrolling in Children with Autism? | Language Error Correction

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If you’re a parent or professional in the autism world, chances are good that you’ve seen scrolling and you may have seen it every day. But you may not have known what it is or what to do about it. So, today I’m covering scrolling and how to help a child who is exhibiting this […]

How to Teach Conversational Skills to Children with Autism

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I cannot stress the importance of helping your child develop conversation skills enough. Your child needs to be able to ask and answer questions, and to request help. In this episode I go over my strategies and tips for teaching a child conversational skills.