Things You Can Do While Waiting for an Autism Test
Autism test waiting lists are long, and getting longer by the day. So, while you’re waiting for an autism test, know there are things that you can do to help your child or client. You can be proactive and get a better understanding of where your child or client is at developmentally, and also learn […]
Language Delays: How Are They Different from Autism?
Are you worried that your child may have a language delay? You are not alone. Language delays are one of the most common developmental delays. But it isn’t just about if your child is talking or not. Language delays can also be related to a child’s understanding of words and how they use language to […]
Pica and Autism: Mouthing of Things in Children
Many kids with autism exhibit pica behavior, which means they mouth, chew on, or ingest things that aren’t edible. This can be extremely dangerous as kids often eat or mouth things that are either unsanitary or unhealthy in some way, or even objects that are sharp that could potentially lead to internal injuries. Today I’m […]
5 Tips for Dealing with Legal Issues in Special Education
After two decades in the autism world, I have found myself in a few legal issues in special education – both as a parent and professional. I’ve learned some lessons about what to do if you find yourself in a legal dispute. Today I’m sharing a small excerpt from a podcast episode I did discussing […]
Teaching Inferences & WH Questions to Kids with Autism
It can be very challenging figuring out the next steps in programming for a child who has completed or is at the top of the VB MAPP. I recently got a question from a member of my online community about teaching inferences. Today I’m sharing a small excerpt from a recent Live Q and A […]