Medicaid Bites: Basic Concepts This article is the first in a series that will explain the history and evolution of Medicaid, essential components of this federal and state partnership, how Medicaid supports access to home and community based services (HCBS) …
The holidays can be a stressful time for children with autism and their families. Sensory overload occurs quite easily, what with the extra stimulation the holidays bring. Here are some ways you can help your child and family prepare for …
The use of social stories is an important concept within the autism community. Social stories help children on the spectrum prepare for a variety of activities, from school to the doctor to the holidays. Let’s talk more about how professionals …
If there was ever an award for a parent giving her all to help meet the needs of her child with autism, that award would be given to Calla. I have known Calla, her husband, and their son John for …
Many children with autism have difficulty moving beyond basic language such as asking for reinforcers (e.g., “Can I have the ball?”) and labeling items (e.g. “It’s a car!”), and have difficulty with more advanced language such as having a conversation. …
In previous articles, we talked about the behavioral approach to language and how to teach language to children with autism or other disorders associated with speech delay. We talked about how the first type of language to teach a child …
As mentioned in a previous article, the way behavior analysts teach language is a little different from how other professionals teach language. Basically, ABA practitioners believe that language is learned behavior and can be taught utilizing the same principles of …
This presentation was delivered as a part of the One Community Project’s (Linkedin Group) Weekly Webinar Series. Join us every Wednesday at 2pm Eastern to hear fresh perspectives from Professionals around the world. Dr Patricia Porter – Learning Expert …
Recently I had the privilege of interviewing a parent who had to uproot her son from the classmates he has known for most of his life and help him adjust to a new school. Alyssa’s story is encouraging and perhaps …
Most children with autism have difficulty with speech and language. Speech and language issues are addressed by Speech/Language Pathologists (SLPs or “speech therapists”), as well as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapists. So wouldn’t it be great if ABA and speech …
