Here are some great tips to share with your children on proper etiquette while you're out and about enjoying the holiday.
Covid-19. This virus showed up in our county and affected every single person’s way of life in vastly different ways. Families in the Autism community find themselves in unique positions because many have children who are not easily able to adapt to distance learning, virtual activities, mask-wearing, extra handwashing/sanitizing, and other things that seem to be here for the foreseeable future. While there are huge needs that can’t be met with just a few blog posts, hopefully, you’ll find some behavior analytic tips, tricks, and ideas to help your family get through this time.
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Figuring out how to get a diagnosis when you have concerns about your child meeting his or her developmental milestones can be confusing, but figuring out what to do after an autism diagnosis can be downright overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 15 frequently asked questions surrounding an autism diagnosis and the next steps.
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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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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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It is important to understand how a diagnosis is obtained and what tests are used to screen for and confirm an autism diagnosis. The individual’s behavior and developmental milestones are evaluated to help make a diagnosis.
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