Handling Aggressive Behavior in Children with Autism

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Many people think that aggressive behavior is a part of autism and it’s something that we just have to deal with. This is not true. Today, I am going to tackle the topic of aggression head on.https://youtu.be/EMLKsSPg8n0?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkg2piPj8GvyrJTJr2aglQN8 Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around. So, if you haven’t […]

Autism and Hitting | Resolving Autism Aggression

When people find out I’m a Behavior Analyst and work with children with autism, the most common question I get is “how do I stop my child from hitting?” Today, I have some strategies on…

Why is My Child with Autism Crying So Much?

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Kids with autism or signs of autism cry for many reasons and trying to figure out why they are crying can be tricky. Today’s blog is all about the reasons why kids might be crying and how you can help turn this behavior around. As a board-certified behavior analyst, I’ve been in many situations with […]

Books on Autism with Ann Sheybani

Have you wondered how I went from nurse and mother in autism denial to BCBA, two time author, and the creator of transformative courses and community? My friend and Harvard trained writer, Ann Sheybani, interviews me in this special episode where we talk about how I came to write my second book, Turn Autism Around.

Hyperlexia in Children: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatments

Hyperlexia in Children: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatments

Hyperlexia is an intellectual disability in which a child is hyper-fixated and obsessed with letters, words, and reading but has low language functionality. Early signs of Hyperlexia can be linked with early signs of Autism. Today I answer questions about identifying the symptoms and signs of Hyperlexia and how to teach children with Hyperlexia and Autism. I share stories of children with Hyperlexia I have worked with first-hand, and more tips and resources on the topic.