Summer Travel Tips for Children with ASD

Alleviate the unpredictability and disruption of routine from travel

Parenting with ScienceJudy LeppoldAugust 15, 2023The Behavior PlaceBehavior Place, Behavior Science, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, Blog, Summer travel tips, Spring Travel Tips, Are we there yet?, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, Autism

8 Thanksgiving Day Tips for Parents of Children with Autism

Parenting with ScienceJessica KnoxNovember 17, 2022The Behavior PlaceBehavior Place, Applied Behavior Analysis, thanksgiving, Tips and Tricks, Food and Family, Behavior Science

8 Tips For A Successful Halloween

Here are some great tips to share with your children on proper etiquette while you're out and about enjoying the holiday.

Parenting with ScienceJessica KnoxOctober 29, 2022The Behavior PlaceHalloween, Tips and Tricks, behavior analysis, Behavior Place, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Diagnosis

3 Simple Homework Tips for Parents

3 simple tricks to get your child to do their homework independently

Danielle IngrassiaOctober 26, 2022The Behavior PlaceAutism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Speaks, Parents Guide to Autism, Parenting with science, parenting, kids, independence, visual schedule, Token Economy

Promoting Independence: Mornings

Wouldn’t you love to have a few moments in the morning start your day on the right foot? By teaching your child some skills on what to do when they wake up in the morning, you’ll promote their independence, and maybe even get to drink your coffee while it’s still hot!

Brooke Junior, M. Ed., BCBAAugust 19, 2022The Behavior PlaceAutism Spectrum Disorder, Parenting with science, parenting, independent kids, visual schedule, positive reinforcement, Token Economy, chaining

4 Tips To Get Your Kids To Sleep In Their Own Beds

Sleep, it’s so elusive.

Parenting with ScienceTara MontemurroJune 9, 2022The Behavior Placeparenting, sleep, cosleeping, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis

How Can I Teach My Child To Talk More?

Frustrated that your toddler or preschooler whines and cries more than he talks? Here are some more tips to help your child learn to communicate more effectively (and appropriately), and to help you save your sanity.

Parenting with ScienceTara MontemurroJune 1, 2022The Behavior Placecommunication, mands, how to get your child to talk, speech, requests

How to Get your Child to Talk (Part 1)

Frustrated that your toddler or preschooler whines and cries more than he talks? Here are some tips for helping your child learn to communicate more effectively (and appropriately), and to help you save your sanity.

Parenting with ScienceTara MontemurroMay 18, 2022The Behavior Placehow to get your child to talk, speech, requests, communication, mands

3 Ways To Get Your Child To Listen (Without Yelling)

We've all been there. You're trying to get your child to follow a direction, and she protests, refusing to do it. How do you handle it?

Parenting with ScienceTara MontemurroApril 18, 2022The Behavior Placeautism, non-compliance, ABA, following directions

How Do I Teach My Child To Wait?

If your child is reduced to a meltdown whenever he hears the word “wait,” it’s time to practice with these winning strategies.

Parenting with ScienceJudy LeppoldApril 7, 2022The Behavior PlaceBehavior Place, Social Skills, Waiting, Blog, Autism Blogs, Blog series, Applied Behavior Analysis, aba, Autism, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parenting with science, Behavior Science

4 Ways To Teach Conversation Skills

Language is such an important part of human interaction, and is often challenging for children on the autism spectrum. These 4 strategies can help you teach conversational skills to your child.

Parenting with ScienceJessica KnoxMarch 31, 2022The Behavior PlaceBehavior Place, Behavior Science, ASD, Autism, Blog series, Blog, Language, Social Skills, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, Parenting with science, behavior analysis

8 Ways To Increase Eye Contact

Making eye contact when we communicate is something most of us take for granted. But for some children with autism, making eye contact in social situations is difficult. You can help your child practice and increase eye contact with these 8 strategies.