Language Development Milestones in Children with Autism
The waitlists to receive an Autism evaluation are getting longer every day, but there are some things you can do to get some insight on where your child or clients stand while you’re on the waitlist. Pediatrician Dr. James Coplan, who specializes in Language Developmental Milestones and diagnosed Lucas in 1999, has an Early Language […]
How to Keep Kids Busy
Keeping kids with autism engaged is one of the hardest things to do. Whether you’re enduring a crisis, or even life changes, it’s important to learn how to keep kids busy. Today I’m going to talk about how to make a schedule, how to give choices, and how to keep your kids, whether they’re your […]
Play Skills Development for Children with Autism
There are at least two main types of play skills development, social and independent. Usually, most goals focus on social play skills but, if independent play skills are not taught correctly, it just becomes independent stim time.Today I’m going to answer a question from a recent Live Q and A session discussing how to teach […]
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. […]