Understanding Gestalt Language Processing: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Dr. Mary Barbera highlights three common mistakes with teaching pronouns: introducing pronouns too early, using turn-taking pronouns like “my turn” and “your turn” with minimal language skills, and starting with receptive pronouns instead of expressive ones.
10 Early Signs of Autism
Are there signs that can lead to an early diagnosis of autism? In chapter two of my book, Turn Autism Around, I discuss possible warning signs for autism. I am going over these 10 signs in today’s episode. These signs include lack of pointing, speech delays, and many more. Having these signs does not automatically mean autism but even without a diagnosis, they can be worked on to help your child with my proven four-step approach, Turn Autism Around.
Understanding Stimming in Autism: Types, Benefits, and Management Strategies
In this classic rebroadcast, we are talking about a common question, but is it really a concern? I talk all about stimming and the 6 steps to reducing problem causing stimming. If you don’t know what stimming is, where and with whom it occurs, or if you have a child with injurious or disruptive stims, we cover all of that information.
PANS and PANDAS Disorders: Interview with Beth Maloney
https://youtu.be/H_OFj5VZ79s Being a parent can be a challenge on any day, but it can be especially challenging if your child starts exhibiting extreme behavior changes and tics that seemingly come out of nowhere. Beth Maloney and her son experienced exactly that in 2002 and didn’t have many resources to turn to. Beth Maloney is sharing […]
What is Stimming?
One of the most common questions I get is about stimming and whether it’s a part of autism spectrum disorders. Some people question what is stimming? So today I am answering a few questions about stimming.https://youtu.be/5Dr74yqxmDw?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkjVFOmNKs0EZNgZSW-6n12pThere’s a lot of misconceptions about stimming. I just want to make it clear. All people stim. All of our […]