One of the most common areas where we see deficits in individuals with autism is social engagement. Although it is important to target each area […]
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What is PDD? The DSM or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual was created in 1952 by the American Psychiatric Association. In the almost 70 years since
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For a lot of people, with autism or not, new things are a trial by fire. One of the biggest changes in a child’s
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Its name comes from the Austrian pediatrician who discovered the developmental syndrome. In 1944, Hans Asperger described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication,
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A set of parents are wide-eyed and look nervous as they sit across from you in your office. They’ve just received the medical diagnosis that
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Vacationing with children with autism can be a challenge, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. For a child with autism who insists on consistency, a
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Here at SBS we try to stay updated in the latest technology that ABA has to offer. In August of 2015 SBS decided to go
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When a child with autism finds his or her voice, it’s nearly as exciting for therapists as it is for that child’s parents. When that
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Social stories can be highly effective in teaching children new skills. Although they are typically used for children with autism, the truth is that they
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Autism is so prevalent that most of us know an autistic person, or at the very least, we know something about autism spectrum disorder. That
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It’s not uncommon in therapy when we teach new skills to kids with autism that we encounter problem behaviors such as: escape, aggression and attention
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Steinberg Behavior Solutions is now using ABPathfinder to electronically record and graph all data. This will allow real time monitoring by BCBAs while not in
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Do you ever wonder why you receive rave reviews from your child’s teacher/therapists about his good behavior during therapy sessions, but fail to see the
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Haircuts can be a difficult task for a child with autism. The child may experience sensory issues as well as anxiety. At some point, the
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Guest writer Josh is Sarah Steinberg’s brother. Josh is 29 years old, lives in California and has autism. As a child, Josh struggled to communicate
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Looking to help promote independence in your child? A Visual Schedule can help! Please comment below with any questions or comments on this tip. Be
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