Challenges of Autism Bullying, Dating Someone with Autism and Learning to Drive with Autism
I have been good friends with Suzie and Kelly Carpenter for almost two decades, and I’m so excited to introduce you to them! Suzie is an author and coach, and Kelly is an aspiring photographer who was diagnosed with ‘high-functioning’ autism when she was four years old. This mother-daughter duo has had to overcome a lot of challenges, but they have a ton of fantastic stories to share as well as provide a unique perspective.
How to Reduce Problem Behaviors in Kids with Autism | Stuck Series Part 5
This is part five of our five-part series on getting kids unstuck. This blog is going to focus on when you are stuck having a child with problem behaviors that you don’t know how to reduce, prevent, or eliminate.https://youtu.be/R0-9zU1iGO4?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkjFVL5ZO64ZEpk89YB1ekVI In Part 1 I talked about assessing language when a child or client is nonverbal. Part […]
Escape Extinction, Evidence Based Practice & Autism Ethics with Dr. Megan Miller
Ethics sets a parameter of behavior that protects both a patient and a therapist, and Dr. Megan Miller talks with me about the ethical guidelines that she follows in this podcast. In addition, we talk about the alternatives to escape extinction, when you might need to use it and some of its limitations.
The 4 Functions of Behavior in Applied Behavior Analysis
Most people in the ABA community know that there are 4 functions of behavior. However, we usually only hear and talk about 3 of the functions of behavior. The fourth function that usually isn’t discussed is behaviors related to pain or stress, which in technical terms is called automatic negative reinforcement. Today, I’m breaking down […]
Top 10 Autism Resources and Episodes from the Turn Autism Around Podcast
With 2019 coming to a close, I want to sit down and review my top ten favorite episodes from over the last year. These episodes include the most viewed episode, as well as my personal favorites. Did your favorite episode make the cut? Find out now!