What is Severe Autism & Why Helping Severe Autism in Children is Harder Than Ever
Many kids with severe autism have extreme difficulties. Both parents and professionals struggle with how to help kids with severe autism. Today I’m going to answer the question “what is severe autism?” and talk about three reasons why helping kids with severe autism is harder than ever.https://youtu.be/3C8dS0NFIh8 Each week I provide you with some of […]
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!
Systematic Desensitization for Trips to the Doctor, Dentist and Haircuts for Kids with Autism
Going to the dentist, using eye drops, or taking a bath might seem like a mundane procedure for a typically developing person, but for those diagnosed with autism, they can suddenly feel like fighting an uphill battle. So I’m going to share my tips for desensitizing your children or clients to these sorts of procedures, and hopefully make them a lot easier to accomplish.
How to Reduce Problem Behaviors | Autism Intervention for Problem Behaviors
Both autism professionals and parents report that their number one challenge by far, hands down, is the reduction of problem behaviors. So in today’s video blog, I am pulling out a short excerpt from podcast number six which is all about reducing problem behaviors.https://youtu.be/aMCzAeFZASk?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkiwnX3340WpMGzdQ2FY6ONJ Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about […]
Autism and Safety: Keeping Kids with Autism Safe
Our ultimate goal is for our children to lead their safest lives, and that means we have to do our part to protect them. All children have the unique ability to land themselves in unsafe situations, so today I cover how to protect your child wherever you go, whether that be at home, in school, or out in the community.