Hand Flapping in Kids with Autism
Hand flapping is a common self stimulatory behavior for kids with autism. Today, I’m talking all about hand flapping and giving you insight on what to do about it. Have you ever been in a lecture where the material is way too easy or completely over your head? Or have you been bored waiting in […]
The Big Three Skills for Autism
I’ve been consulting with children and a few adults with autism for many years now. I had a revelation soon after I published my book The Verbal Behavior Approach. I now believe that there are three main skills every child and adult with autism needs to be successful. These skills for autism, I believe, are […]
Teaching Intraverbal Questions and Answers to Kids with Autism
Knowing when a child with autism is ready to learn how to ask and answer questions is an important step in their language and learning development. That’s why I recommend Dr. Mark Sundberg’s VB-MAPP assessment to help you quickly discover what a child knows and how you can build on that knowledge. In this tutorial, I’ll teach you how I give an assessment, and I’ll share some pointers that I’ve discovered over the years.
Early Signs of Autism in Babies and What To Do
Learn the early signs of autism in babies, including lack of eye contact, limited gestures, and delayed communication. Discover how to track milestones using tools like the CDC guidelines and M-CHAT screening to spot developmental signs of early autism. Understand what actions to take now—even with a baby under 12 months—to support development and potentially […]
Early Childhood Intervention for Children with Autism
Are you seeing delays in your child but scared to take the leap to get evaluated and start early childhood intervention services? One of the most critical things you can do for your child is to start intervention as soon as possible, whether they have autism, ADHD, a mild speech delay or anything else that’s […]