Cooperative play is when the child is interested in both the individuals and the activity that they are playing. Here are 4 ideas for fostering cooperative play with your child.
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Sharing and turn-taking can be challenging areas to work through with young children. Here are 5 things you can do to get your toddler to play nice.
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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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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A few weeks ago, The Behavior Place gave you some tips and tricks for traveling. With more holidays just around the corner we don’t want you to miss these helpful steps you can take to make your travels as smooth as possible!
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It’s that time of year...and no I don’t mean the holidays. It’s the time when your kids are cooped up inside for the season. Gone are the days of sunlight in the evenings when kids can stay outside, move, and play! But don’t worry- just because you and your kids are about to be inside a lot more- doesn’t mean you need to lose your sanity! The Behavior Place has got you covered with indoor activities to keep your kiddos entertained this season.
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It’s the time of the year for holiday shopping, wrapping presents and preparing for Christmas! The relatives are asking for ideas for present for your children, and you're wondering what to say to them, or maybe you need some ideas yourself! Well, here is a quick list of some gift ideas for your children.
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This week we will provide you with some tips and tricks for being around family, whether you have a large family gathering or not, and the best ways to go about providing food and activities for Thanksgiving.
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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Better Safe than Sorry! 13 Ways to Proactively Increase Your Child’s Safety at Home
Children with ASD have some unique needs regarding safety in the home. Extra precautions are needed to keep your child safe, although these measures can apply to all children.
Address: Teach your child to recite his address, telephone number, parent/guardian’s names, town child lives in, to different adults.
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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Everyone typically has some form of a personal goal. In order to set yourself up to succeed with these goals, you first must learn to manage your behavior. In ABA there are some strategies that can help with managing your behavior, and they are called self-management
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Safety is an important aspect of parenthood. Every parent and caregiver holds the responsibility of helping to teach their child safety skills in and out of the home. Many parents of children with autism spectrum disorder often find challenges in teaching safety skills to their children.
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A task analysis is when the steps of a complicated behavior such as washing hands are broken down into smaller more manageable steps for the learner.
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A visual schedule is a series of pictures that communicate to the individual a general idea about their day. Visual schedules include a small icon (picture) for each activity during that day
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Looking for some fun on a budget? LOOK NO FURTHER! Keep reading for activities with items you can find at the dollar store!
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Pivotal Response Training, or PRT, is a child initiated, play-based therapy used for autism. PRT is used to help with the development of communication, language skills, and to increase positive social behaviors
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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-