Posts tagged Autism
How to Help Your Child Transition to Cold Weather Clothing
How to Help Your Child Transition to Cold Weather Clothing

“Mom, I DON’T WANNA WEAR A JACKET!”

Is this something that sounds familiar to you? For some kids, transitioning into wearing cold weather clothing is difficult, and for some kids diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s exceptionally difficult. From the change in schedule, to the change in length and textures of clothing...wearing jackets and pants after wearing nice loose t-shirts and shorts all summer can bring about some tantrums from your kiddo.

Thankfully, there are some things you can do to ease your child’s transition so they put that jacket on!


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Parenting with ScienceBrooke Junior, M. Ed., BCBAThe Behavior Place, Tips and Tricks, Transitioning to Cold Weather Clothing, Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, parenting, Parenting with science
Safety Blog Series #4- Beach Safety
Safety Blog Series #4- Beach Safety


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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Parenting with ScienceJessica KnoxBehavior Science, safety, beach safety, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Behavior Place, Blog, Blog series, Autism Blogs, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, Parenting with science
Safety Blog Series #2-Pool Safety
Safety Blog Series #2-Pool Safety

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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Parenting with ScienceBrooke Junior, M. Ed., BCBABehavior Place, Blog series, safety series, pool safety, ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism Blogs
Safety Blog Series #1- Developing a safety plan
Safety Blog Series #1- Developing a safety plan


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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Parenting with ScienceDanielle IngrassiaBehavior Science, Blog series, safety, Developing a safety plan, Autism, ASD, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Blogs, Parenting with science, behavior science, behavior analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Are we there yet? Spring and Summer Travel Tips
Are we there yet? Spring and Summer Travel Tips

Whether it’s a day trip to the zoo or a week at the beach, for some children on the autism spectrum, traveling is not fun. Travelling is unpredictable. Travelling upends daily routines. The new environments, different bed, different foods, noise, crowds, and strangers can be scary and overwhelming, especially when it happens all at once! Travelling also necessitates a lot more waiting than one is used to in everyday life:  waiting to get there, waiting for food, drink, and bathroom, waiting in lines, etc.

To alleviate the unpredictability and disruption of routine from travel, try some of these tips before you go on your next trip-


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Parenting with ScienceJudy LeppoldBehavior Place, Behavior Science, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, Blog, Summer travel tips, Spring Travel Tips, Are we there yet?, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, Autism
Social Skills Blog #3 Waiting
Social Skills Blog #3 Waiting

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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Parenting with ScienceJudy LeppoldBehavior Place, Social Skills, Waiting, Blog, Autism Blogs, Blog series, Applied Behavior Analysis, aba, Autism, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parenting with science, Behavior Science
Social Skills Blog #2- Language
Social Skills Blog #2- Language

Language is such an important part of human interaction.  Sometimes we might not realize how we speak has an effect on our behavior and vice versa. When we speak to friends and family, this is often different than how we would speak to a boss or a teacher, or how we would write in our professional careers.

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Parenting with ScienceJessica KnoxBehavior Place, Behavior Science, ASD, Autism, Blog series, Blog, Language, Social Skills, Applied Behavior Analysis, ABA, Parenting with science, behavior analysis