Autism and Decision Making Skills
Decision-making skills for kids with autism can be very challenging, considering you can’t always be exactly sure that they’re picking the choice that they actually want. Neurotypical individuals can make a choice out of three options. But, usually, kids with autism, and even adults with autism spectrum, who have trouble with decision-making, pick the first […]
Autism Related Medical Conditions, Medication & Indicating Pain for Kids with Autism
If your child has autism, then they’re likely prescribed certain medications. But which medications are best for your child, and which ones do more harm than good? Every person responds differently to medicine, so choosing the best one for your child may seem overwhelming. But after decades in the field I’ve developed strategies to keep your medication organized, and warning signs to look for when testing a new medication.
Teaching Techniques: Common Mistakes When Teaching Children with Autism
As behavior analysts, teachers, and even parents, we all make mistakes teaching our children and clients with and without autism. Today we’ll be discussing teaching techniques and some of the more common mistakes professionals and parents make when teaching. I know I’ve made all of these mistakes and I’m sure you’ll benefit from hearing these […]
How Many Hours Are Needed for Kids with Autism?
How Many Hours Are Needed for Kids with Autism? A lot of people get confused when they hear the words intensive ABA therapy. I get questions all the time about how many hours kids should be getting with the BCBA and with a therapist. So today I want to give you some of my thoughts […]
TalkTools: An Approach to Improve Speech Clarity & Feeding Skills
TalkTools is an approach to improve speech clarity and feeding skills as well as to improve things like drooling in children with and without autism.https://youtu.be/SFJdY3bkJNY Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around, so if you haven’t subscribed to my YouTube channel, you can do that now and join […]