From Josh: First Day at a Blue School
For anyone, going to school isn’t exactly a bag of lollipops, whether it’s Elementary School, Middle School, or High School. You have to get up […]
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Teaching Social Skills to a child with Autism to avoid Bullying
For a child with Autism, social interaction skills are difficult. Most importantly, a child with Autism may have difficulty forming
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Meet my brother, Josh
I would like to introduce our readers to my brother, Josh. Josh is 29 years old, lives in California and has autism. As a child,
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Smooth Sailing with Your Kids this Summer
Summertime is the perfect time to kick back and relax with your kids. Special trips, vacations and summer camp are all apart of the summertime
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Bedtime struggles solved
Even if the time of bedtime changes in the summer, stick to the same familiar bedtime routine. This will provide consistency and familiarity to your
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Make transitions a success
Visuals are great, once again, and when paired with a reinforcer you’re golden. To give kids advance notice of an upcoming transition (for example, when
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5 Tips for a Social Summer
Summer is a great time to work on social skills for children with autism, as they relax and play with friends. Whether at camp, play
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Building Auditory Processing/Listening Comprehension Skills with ABA
ABA teaches auditory processing/listening comprehension skills through a systematic approach based on the individual child. Starting from just understanding single words, ABA teaches at the
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Visual Routines: The Key to Dinnertime Success
Check out this video for ways to turn dinnertime into a successful experience for the entire family.
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Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) and Autism
Central Auditory Processing Disorder Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) affects about 5% of children. Central Auditory Processing Disorder means that the Auditory Processing Disorder is
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PECS- Picture Exchange Communication System
PECS Picture Exchange Communication System, referred to as PECS, is a system of visuals designed and proven to teach children who cannot speak how to
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Autism Survival Guide
Understanding the behavior of a child with Autism can be challenging, especially since many behaviors (good and bad) are specific to that child. However, when
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Autism Awareness: What does it mean to be aware?
May is Autism Awareness month. What does this mean to you? Here is the Steinberg Behavior Solutions approach to autism awareness. Looking forward to your
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What are the Indicators that Someone has an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Who does this include and what are the indicators that someone has an autism spectrum disorder? Read on as
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What Autism Looks Like
Overview The essential features of Autism are impaired development of language and social skills. A severe insistence on sameness and routine is another classic marker.
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Inside an ABA Session
There are many misconceptions that intense ABA therapy is “hard” on the child. However, this is where all the necessary developmental skills are taught to
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What are the Puzzle Pieces of Autism?
Join us as we go in depth into the topic of Autism over the next few blog posts. Please feel free to send in any
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The ABA Evaluation
Continuing our discussion on Applied Behavioral Analysis, we now focus on what exactly occurs during an ABA evaluation. Please send in any questions, comments or
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ABA Therapy: Just Watch
ABA therapy…what I wish all parents and educators knew. Just watch. If you are unsure, just watch. If you are doubtful, just watch. Just watch
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ABA Myths
We continue to go in depth into the topic of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Please feel free to send in any follow up questions