How to Overcome Picky Eating for Children with Autism
Many children with and without autism are picky eaters, and some even have serious feeding disorders, which need to be treated by medical professionals. In these circumstances, a thorough evaluation at a feeding clinic may be needed, but there are a lot of kids that can be helped at home or at school, so today […]
Autism Back to School: Strategies to Ease Back to School Transitions
Many children with autism have a hard time transitioning, and the start of a school year brings about a lot of anxiety for both kids and for parents. Today, I’m going to cover some autism back to school strategies that might help make September a better month!https://youtu.be/Oee7a3iXENc?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkh9EGF6Zh3QslFIPiHk6eDZDepending on where you live, school may have started […]
Preventing Problem Behaviors During Autism Haircuts
I’m often asked, “How do you get a child with autism to tolerate a haircut?” Many young children with autism have a very difficult time tolerating not only haircuts but also nail clipping and all kinds of medical procedures. Today, I’m going to dive in and talk about some ways you can make autism haircuts […]
Reducing Vocal Stimming and Scripting in Children with Autism
Join us for this new take on the Top 5 questions, where Kelsey and I talk via Facebook Live. We’re answering questions all about stimming and scripting. This episode will help you get clear on what is stimming in autism. Whether you’re noticing stimming in your child and have concerns about autism OR stimming and vocal stimming have become excessive or dangerous, we have some great information to help you move forward.
”My Client or Child With Autism Freaks Out When ___________.”
In today’s video, I’m addressing a super common question I get from parents and professionals around the world – “How do I de-sensitize a child with autism to loud noises or prevent situations that cause him or her to freak out?” https://youtu.be/TM_-c-FRZBYAs both a parent of a son with autism and behavior analyst, I know […]