If your child is reduced to a meltdown whenever he hears the word “wait,” it’s time to practice with these winning strategies.
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The beach is a fun place for building sand castles, playing in the waves, and enjoying the rays of sunshine. Your child can stay safe while playing with these beach safety tips!
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Swimming is a fan favorite when it comes to summer activities, but for parents of children with special needs being around water can be something that causes worry. In this post we cover some pool safety tips from #autismspeaks that will help to keep your kiddos safe this summer!
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Play is a very important skill for little ones to learn. Use our checklist to make sure your child is meeting their play milestones.
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This time of year is one most children look forward too! Warmer weather, vacations, and no school! While you are enjoying summer break and your kids are home, you might plan some trips to the beach. The beach is a fun place for building sand castles, playing in the waves, and enjoying the rays of sunshine. Although it is fun and games, the beach can also be dangerous. Below are some safety tips for you to use when going to the beach.
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Swimming is a fan favorite when it comes to summer activities, but for parents of children with special needs being around water can be something that causes worry. In this post we’re going to go over some pool safety tips from #autismspeaks that will help to keep your kiddos safe this summer!
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Safety is one of our top priorities! Parents and caregivers strive to teach their children the appropriate skills necessary to stay safe in various environments and situations. As a parent or caregiver of an individual with autism safety is an even bigger concern, as the majority of individuals with autism don’t recognize the typical unsafe situations that others may recognize.
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Functional communication training (FCT) is an effective, evidence-based method to teach individuals how to replace inappropriate problem behavior with appropriate, recognizable, functional forms of communication
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While “wait” may be a four-letter word, it’s not a bad word and it’s not the same as “no.” To demonstrate that “wait” is not “no,” consciously use the word “wait” with a matter-of-fact tone in the moments before a non-triggering event is about to occur.
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During the month of February our posts will all be centered on play! Play time is one of our favorite times of day! The benefits to play are numerous. Through play your child will learn social skills, independence and expand their vocabulary.
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My name is Michelle. I work for the Behavior Place, and I am Tara’s assistant. I met Tara about 3 years ago when I was looking for ABA for my son. This is our family Autism Journey.
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What is ABA?
“Applied behavior analysis (ABA) means the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli and consequences, to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relationship between environment and behavior." - NYSED Office of the Professions.
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After an initial autism diagnosis it is typical for families to feel fear, anger, denial, sadness, and a mix of other emotions. It is also common to feel intimidated and unsure of what your next steps are in the process. The importance of having an honest and informed relationship with your healthcare providers, services providers, and other members of the individual's team is pertinent in the treatment process.
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