Play Skills Development for Children with Autism
There are at least two main types of play skills development, social and independent. Usually, most goals focus on social play skills but, if independent play skills are not taught correctly, it just becomes independent stim time.Today I’m going to answer a question from a recent Live Q and A session discussing how to teach […]
Improving Conversation Skills in Children with Autism | Stuck Series Part 3
The third area where parents and professionals often feel stuck when working with a child or client with autism is with getting kids who are talking to get conversation skills and be conversational.. And that is a big jump.My son Lucas is still not conversational, and I don’t see him being fully conversational unless some miracle […]
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!
Understanding Regressive Autism: Causes, Assessment, and 3 Steps To Get Lost Skills Back!
Regressive autism is when a child loses previously acquired skills, especially in speech and social interactions. Early signs of regressive autism include loss of language, social withdrawal, and repetitive behaviors. There are 3 key steps to get words back after regression: tracking words, using real objects and pictures, and interactive play. Assessment, intervention, and professional […]