Managing Autism Outbursts and Aggression
Meltdowns or outbursts are common among children with autism. They can be caused by situations or emotions that your child may find frustrating, difficult, and new. As a parent, it’s important that you know how to help your child work through overwhelming emotions and feelings. What Is a Meltdown or Outburst? Children and teens […]
Autism and Anxiety
Did you know that anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring conditions in children with autism? Learning how anxiety can affect people with autism can help you understand their experiences. You may also want to keep reading to learn some crucial tips that can help you manage anxiety in people with autism. What is […]
Homemade Sensory Games for Children with Autism
Many children with autism enjoy sensory activities that help them to focus and stay calm. Games that provide visual, auditory, or tactile stimulation can be particularly helpful for kids with autism. This guide shares sensory activity ideas to try at home with your child. Why Are Sensory Activities Good for Autism? Sensory activities help […]
Autism Diet
A diagnosis of autism can be overwhelming for both children and parents. There are a lot of decisions to be made, and it can be difficult to figure out what is best for your child. One popular concern is diet. Can diet help ease autism symptoms? Let’s find out. Common Medical and Nutritional Challenges […]
Nail Cutting Tips for Children with Autism
Children with autism often have difficulty with nail cutting. The process can be daunting and even painful for them. However, there are some things that you can do to make it easier. ABA services at home can provide personalized strategies to help manage and improve this situation. If you have a child with autism and […]
Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
Children with autism tend to struggle with sensory issues and problems. In this article, we go over all that you need to know about autism, sensory processing disorder, and how the two interrelated conditions affect children. What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that typically impacts a child’s learning capabilities and […]
High-Functioning Autism And Aggression
If you’ve ever struggled to maintain calm while watching your toddler meltdown, you might have an inkling of the anxiety caused by the aggressive outbursts of children with high-functioning autism. This article will look at the link between high-functioning autism and aggression and discuss solutions to make life easier for all involved. Autism and Aggressive […]
Maintenance: An ABA Technique
Skill maintenance is among the most important elements of successful ABA therapy. Even after a child has learned a new behavior, we can’t assume that this behavior will be retained over time. ABA services at home can play a crucial role in reinforcing these skills and ensuring their longevity. In this article, we explore the […]
Generalization: An ABA Technique
One of the challenges children with autism face is transferring newly learned skills to other environments. That’s why the generalization of skills is one of the main focuses of ABA therapy, especially for children receiving services in a clinical setting. Effective strategies are also applied during ABA therapy at home to enhance skill generalization. Below, […]
Task Analysis: An ABA Technique
Children with autism often have difficulties learning new skills. That is why ABA therapists may introduce these skills through task analysis, a technique that breaks tasks down into smaller, easily manageable activities. Read more about task analysis and how it is used in ABA therapy. What Is Task Analysis? A task analysis is an ABA […]
