Autism Jobs and Vocational Tasks
When my son, Lucas, celebrated his 18th birthday, he officially became an adult. He participated in some autism jobs for a few years prior to his 18th birthday through his IEP at school. The next summer as part of an Extended School Program (ESY), Lucas started volunteering at a local hotel for an hour each […]
Hand Flapping in Kids with Autism
Hand flapping is a common self stimulatory behavior for kids with autism. Today, I’m talking all about hand flapping and giving you insight on what to do about it. Have you ever been in a lecture where the material is way too easy or completely over your head? Or have you been bored waiting in […]
The Big Three Skills for Autism
I’ve been consulting with children and a few adults with autism for many years now. I had a revelation soon after I published my book The Verbal Behavior Approach. I now believe that there are three main skills every child and adult with autism needs to be successful. These skills for autism, I believe, are […]
Should You Use Chew Toys for Kids with Autism?
Most infants chew on various toys and blankets, especially while they’re teething. Some kids with autism – or signs of autism – continue to chew well beyond infancy. Whether they are chewing on their hand, shirts, sleeves of their shirts, or any nonfood items, it can be a real problem. A common intervention that is […]
What is the ADOS Test?
If you have a child with autism or young toddler showing signs you may have heard of ADOS testing. The autism diagnostic observation schedule – or the ADOS test – is a standardized diagnostic tool for testing for autism in children. The ADOS testing is a series of semi-structured tasks and structured tasks during which […]