Do You Ever Feel Like a Crappy Parent?
I became a BCBA in 2003 as my two sons entered early elementary school. Until then I was pretty much just winging it as a parent. As you probably know if you have been listening to my video blogs for a few months, my oldest son Lucas has moderate to severe autism so I started […]
How to Get Parents Out of Autism Denial
Autism denial is common and often driven by fear and lack of understanding. Recognizing early signs like delayed speech, lack of eye contact, and repetitive behaviors can lead to earlier intervention. Denial delays critical interventions, making it harder for children to catch up developmentally. Immediate steps to take: Read Turn Autism Around, complete the BECA […]
When A Child with Autism Will Not Take Medicine
Today’s video blog is all about when a child with autism will not take medicine. As you know, I’m a behavior analyst and a mom to 2 adult sons, one with autism. Some of you may not know that I’ve also been a Registered Nurse for over 3 decades. I feel that my nursing background […]