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Dialectical behavioral therapy

posted: Nov. 21, 2019.

Dialectical behavioral therapy, developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late ‘80s, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy. Specifically designed for patients with borderline personality disorder, DBT is derived from a process called dialectics, the concept that everything is composed of opposites. Read more

Communicating with your autistic child

posted: Nov. 06, 2019.

Autism spectrum disorder, a condition related to brain development that impacts the way one might perceive others or socialize with them, can cause a person to have challenges with communication. Those on the spectrum may exhibit repetitive behavior patterns, and may be limited in how they can share their feelings. Read more

Why going out in public with an autistic child is a challenge

posted: Oct. 29, 2019.

Autism spectrum disorder carries with it several reported symptoms, like social anxiety, sensory overload, and fear. Kids with autism may feel disrupted, afraid or bothered by chewing noises, groups of people chatting, unknown smells, or even the sound coming from an air conditioner or space heater. Read more

Don’t be Aggressive, Don’t be Aggressive! Teaching Your Child with ASD to Not Hit Their Siblings

posted: Oct. 03, 2019.

One of the largest challenging behaviors that parents have to address when it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder is that of aggressive behaviors. Aggressive behaviors can range from pinching to violent hitting. Read more

There’s Nothing Mild about “Mild” Autism

posted: Sep. 26, 2019.

When you or your family are first faced with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, it is often difficult to believe/understand all the things that come with such a diagnosis. Read more

What Does That Mean? Tips to Help your Child with ASD to Verbally Communicate

posted: Sep. 26, 2019.

Because every child is different, and because every child starts off at a different level of speech, it is important for you to evaluate where your child stands. By speaking to and setting up appointments with an ABA therapist, your child is sure to get the best help that they can. Read more

“Why won’t you listen to me? And other communication problems.”

posted: Sep. 25, 2019.

Children with autism often have a difficult time communicating. Children with Autism may have difficulty developing language skills and understanding others; they may also have difficulty understanding or expressing non-verbal clues such as eye contact, body posture, facial expressions, hand gestures etc. Read more

“It’s the...Eye Contact Skill...It’s the Difficult Fight” (sung to the eye of the Tiger)

posted: Sep. 19, 2019.

Eye-contact is a large part of communication between individuals. A shared focus on one object is how our society has been able to grow and share ideas. Any young child you know has more than likely avoided eye-contact at one point in time. Read more

Help! I Don’t Understand! How to Teach Social Cues to a Child with ASD

posted: Sep. 13, 2019.

Social and emotional development is an incredibly important part of child development. From an early age, we learn to read social cues and codes. This understanding of the world, allows us to function in our societies and understand what is expected of us. Read more

What Teachers Really Say About the Pros and Cons of Mainstreaming Your Child with Autism

posted: Sep. 11, 2019.

Should you send your child with autism into a mainstream classroom, or into a classroom full of other kids with autism, or some combination of the two? This is the age-old question, and there is a unique answer for every individual kid. Read more

8 Tips on How to Manage Meltdowns in Public from Autism Experts

posted: Jul. 01, 2019.

As a parent of a child with autism, you know that meltdowns in public will happen. The key is how to deal with them (and how to prevent them if you can). Read more

Lights, Camera, Meltdown!: How to Survive a Movie Night with Children with ASD

posted: Mar. 21, 2019.

One of the challenges that accompanies a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is that of participating in public activities. A defining characteristic of ASD is sticking to and completing routines. Learn how to confidently take your child out and enjoy yourselves. Read more

Burning Out, Burning Out, for my Baby: Autistic Parent Burnout

posted: Mar. 21, 2019.

Every parent experiences burnout. Whether you are parenting a child or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or not, everyone reaches a breaking point; but for parents of children with ASD the breaking point is reached quicker. Learn how to spot burnout and prevent it. Read more

How to Survive and Thrive as a Parent of a Child with ASD

posted: Mar. 21, 2019.

How to Survive and Thrive as a Parent of a Child with ASD - Learn everything you need to know about being your best self and raising a child with Autism. Read more

A 6-step Plan to Potty Training your Nonverbal Child with Autism

posted: Jan. 08, 2019.

Every child can be toilet trained! Maybe you have a child with autism, a child who is non-verbal, a child who has lots of difficulty with communication, or with aggressive Read more

How to use games to help with social connections for autistic kids

posted: Dec. 31, 1969.

Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, can make social interactions and relationships challenging for children on the spectrum. However, the use of games can provide a fun and engaging way for these Read more

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