Coronavirus Makes Teaching Hand Washing to Kids with Autism Even More Important
Today, I am going to be talking about the Coronavirus and how it is affecting the autism world as we speak. I’m also going to be giving some really practical tips on teaching hand washing to kids with autism.https://youtu.be/Zxd9TB_-YD4?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkjANjaI8sAWDZsFOLU3Ud0l Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around. So if […]
AAC Devices for Language Development in Children with Autism
We all want our children or clients to be successful with vocal language, but it doesn’t always happen right away. For kids that are not yet talking, things like sign language, picture exchange or AAC devices can be implemented and often serve as a springboard not only to better communication but also to vocal language. […]
Effective Instructional Strategies for Children with Autism and Academics with Dr. Janet Twyman
Teaching real-world skills to children with autism can be very difficult for parents, teachers and even trained behavioral analysts. I, for one, had to teach my son, Lucas, the same and different in 16 different trials. Dr. Janet Twyman is an expert in instructional strategies and shares how reinforcement shaping, critical discrimination, observing and testing helps with effectively teaching academics and real-world skills to kids with autism.
Escape Extinction, Evidence Based Practice & Autism Ethics with Dr. Megan Miller
Ethics sets a parameter of behavior that protects both a patient and a therapist, and Dr. Megan Miller talks with me about the ethical guidelines that she follows in this podcast. In addition, we talk about the alternatives to escape extinction, when you might need to use it and some of its limitations.
ABA for Intermediate Learners
There’s a lot of confusion about how to help “high functioning” or almost conversational kids with autism with their language skills. People ask if kids are too high functioning for ABA. Should they pull out? Should they just be included? I’ve had quite a number of people asking me about programs or products to help […]