Severe Autism: Interview with Amy Lutz
Dr. Mary Barbera speaks about advocating for children with autism so that they’re given their best chances to succeed, as well as her five steps to being an advocate in the Autism community!
Advocating for Children with Autism: 5 Steps for Parents and Professionals
Dr. Mary Barbera speaks about advocating for children with autism so that they’re given their best chances to succeed, as well as her five steps to being an advocate in the Autism community!
Teaching Social Skills Through Social Group Work with Ashley Rose
I’m interview Ashley Rose, owner and director of Mission Cognition, a social skill development center in New Jersey; she’s also a teacher and creator of curriculum, and an expert on working with children in social groups. Ashley describes her fall into the world of autism, and explains why she feels so passionately about her career and especially the subject of socializing children.
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Autism Social Skills
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 […]
Teaching Social Skills to Children with Autism
Social skills are vital to function in this society and I’m covering the three biggest mistakes that most parents and professionals make when teaching their children or clients social skills. We can’t just expect children with autism to develop social skills as they age, or if we continue to throw them in typical situations. We must teach those necessary social skills in the most effective way possible in order for our children to live their happiest and safest lives.