It’s estimated that 1 in 68 children in the United States are born with autism, a number that has more than doubled since 2000, making it the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S. It is suspected that part of the reason for the increase…
By: Beth Vaughan Last weekend, I had an appointment to get my hair done at a new salon in town. As you might know, this can be a fairly scary endeavor. The place was spotless, well decorated, and I was immediately offered a glass of…
By: Amanda Givens Easter is upon us and that means bunnies, eggs, and the ultimate treat of PEEPS! Peeps, those yummy, gooey, delicious sweet marshmallow treat is finally here. Peeps come in all sorts of colors: purple, pink, yellow, and our favorite color at Reaching…
Parents with a child on the Autistic Spectrum need to help their child however they can. But they also need to attend to their other children’s needs and nurture the sibling relationship. This is often a challenge. Younger siblings are sometimes frightened, confused, and in…
By: Stacey Francesconi On April 2nd all around the world buildings, homes, landmarks, and historical places will Light It Up Blue in support of National Autism Day. What is Light It Up Blue? The movement encourages you to change white bulbs outside or inside of…
By: Angela Martin As a behavior analyst we provide a lot of training to parents, teachers, etc. in basic behavior principles and how to change a child’s behavior. I often hear from parents, “oh, you want me to bribe my child into behaving”. This is…