Autism treatment is an emergency. We wouldn’t wait to treat a disease like leukemia or diabetes so why should we wait to treat the delays and behaviors associated with autism? The system is broken for parents trying to seek out help. Find out how you can start helping your child today.
Read MoreAll ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) programs are not high quality programs. So, what is “bad ABA” and what should you look out for in finding a good program. Here are three signs to ask about and look for when evaluating ABA programs and service provider
Read MoreAutism evaluation reports can be confusing. But are so important in educating yourself on the core symptoms of autism. This is the first step in truly understanding how autism impacts your child. Autism manifests in unique ways for every single person with that diagnosis. Find out how to use evaluation information to develop a custom plan for your child.
Read MoreIf your child has a diagnosis of autism or even if you have concerns but they aren’t yet diagnosed then you need an autism plan. Like… yesterday! I don’t want to cause you to panic but I do want to light a fire because I know from 20 years of experience in the field of autism that the sooner a child starts receiving high-quality, targeted interventions, the better their long-term outcome.
Read MoreIt’s important that ASD be diagnosed as early as possible to reduce the symptoms of autism and improve the child’s quality of life. There is no medical test for autism. Instead, diagnosis is based on observing the child.
Read MoreIf you have a child who has recently been diagnosed with autism than you may be overwhelmed trying to figure out the right treatment plan. There is so much information out there but how do you know what’s right for your child or your family.
Read MoreChildren with autism often have difficulty with the variety of play as well as the complexity of play. They may only play with certain toys or may not play with them in a functional way, like the child who likes to look at the car and spin the wheel but doesn’t pretend to drive it. The good news is that you absolutely can teach attention and play skills. Here are some tips for teaching play.
Read MoreWhat is ABA? ABA has been steadily gaining popularity in the main-stream media over the last 10 years and more people have at least heard of it, thanks to the increase in autism awareness. But, it still is not well understood by the general public even though it’s the most research-based treatment for autism.
Read MoreOne of the biggest daily stresses for a lot of parents are those daily routines that kids don’t follow. Parents feel like they have to repeat themselves a million times or yell in order for their kids to get moving. It’s time to be less reactive and more proactive!
