In this Classic Rebroadcast Series, we are talking about desensitization. Recorded in 2019 this podcast replay and solo episode has great tips for helping your child prepare and tolerate important tasks for self care, safety, and medical procedures.
Whether you’re a parent or professional, we never get it right 100% of the time. Sometimes there are going to be tantrums and problem behaviors, especially in the case of limited talking. I’ve put together a list of my 6 most used and trusted strategies for increasing talking and decreasing tantrums. I share both preventive and reactive strategies that will get these behaviors at or near 0 and keep them there.
Here at Turn Autism Around, we are familiar with denial and other feelings of guilt surrounding autism. Today Shannon Penrod, podcast host, author, and comedian, joins me to share her journey of hope with her son Jem. We discuss her personal stories as well as some important advice surrounding coping with feelings as an autism parent.
Kelsey General, Community Manager, joins me again on the podcast to tackle the top 5 questions on common behavior problems. As a mom of two boys diagnosed with autism, she has great insight and perspective. We provide examples and resources, as we talk about behavior prevention and keeping kids safe among serious behavior concerns.
Children with autism often present feeding and drinking issues, coupled with weaning off pacifiers and bottles, this can create stress for families surrounding mealtime. In today’s episode, Melanie Potock, SLP and feeding expert, shares some great resources and knowledge surrounding tackling picky eating and weaning. It is her goal to bring joy back to eating and meal time while promoting positive oral development and motor skills, this is a great listen.
My book The Verbal Behavior Approach is now published in 15 languages. Out for over a decade, this book is reaching all over the world to spread successful strategies for teaching kids with autism. In today’s episode, listen to me share live via Zoom with Lithuanian readers all about my background and start with the Verbal Behavior Approach.
Potty training and constipation… did you know they go hand in hand and that your potty training problems may be related to constipation? This blog is an excerpt from the Turn Autism Around® podcast number 158 on potty training and constipation with Dr. Steve Hodges who is an M.D. who wrote The M.O.P Book which...
It’s hard to believe but 2021 is coming to a close. As I wrap up year three of the Turn Autism Around podcast, I am sharing my top 10 episodes. Each year I like to go over my interviews and solo episodes and pick 10 that really highlight the year. It’s difficult to choose just 10 but tune in for my last episode of the year for what I think made the biggest impact on my goals for this autism podcast.
Today, we are talking about using activity schedules for children with autism in order to teach them how to follow a schedule, become more independent, and follow routines things like dressing, independent play time, or an evening routine. These activity schedules can even be used for older kids to learn how to do things like...
https://youtu.be/X8vQEW1721w Follow or Listen on Spotify Follow or Listen on iHeart Radio Follow or Listen on Apple Podcast Follow or Listen on Google Podcasts IEPs can be scary but they don’t have to be, that starts with learning how to advocate for your child. Amanda DeLuca and Kirby Morgan are autism moms and IEP consultants...
