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Children with autism often process their surroundings differently than other individuals, which is why the right tools are essential to helping people with autism learn. One of these tools is known as a visual support—here’s how to use them the right way. What Are Visual Supports? A visual support refers to using a picture […]
Executive functioning challenges, also known as executive dysfunction, are a common difficulty of autism spectrum disorder. Any parent of a child with autism should understand executive functioning, what it means, and how they can help their child with autism overcome any associated challenges. What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning refers to a person’s ability to […]
Occupational therapy is an effective means of improving cognitive, social, and motor skills in children with autism. Read this article to learn more about occupational therapy and how it can help children on the spectrum reach their full potential. What Is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy (OT) is a type of intervention that supports people with […]
Speech therapy helps people who struggle with their speech and with language. Children with autism benefit greatly from speech therapy because it helps improve their communication and interaction skills. Understanding what speech therapy is and the skills taught during these sessions can help parents find the right therapy services for children with autism. What is […]
If you have a child with non-verbal autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you understand the difficulty of connecting with them. An estimated 30% of children with autism struggle to communicate through speech, so finding the right toys to foster a connection is important. ABA services at home can also provide personalized support to enhance communication skills […]
Children with autism may struggle to communicate, leading to many innovations over the years to allow understanding. In this article, we will talk about one of those systems – the Picture Exchange Communication System, or PECS and how it’s changed the world. WHAT IS PECS®? PECS was developed in the United States of America in […]
There are thousands of published books about living with autism. These books include writings for children with autism as well as books for adults on handling an autism diagnosis. Below, we discuss the importance of these books and provide details on the 10 best books on autism available on the market today. Why Are Books […]
Functional communication aims to replace taxing behaviors with new forms of communication that achieve the same results. These communication skills are taught in the classroom and at home. Below, we discuss how functional communication works and how it can help children with autism. What is Functional Communication? Functional communication refers to effective communication behaviors that […]
Tell us a bit about your job as an ABA THERAPIST. My job as an ABA therapist has been really eye opening to me. I mostly work with kids in their early childhood and middle childhood in the spectrum. They have different concerns that we are working on/worked on, and it’s not always fun, but it’s […]
Tell us a bit about your job as a BCBA. I have the opportunity to work with clients from ages 20 months to 12 years old, their behavior technicians, and families. I create programs and change them based on their needs and data that is being collected by the behavior technicians. What drove you to the […]
