By Foeke Rienks People ask me all the time what I do for a living. When I bring up that I am a Behavior Analyst and provide Applied Behavior Analysis (or ABA) services to children, most people look at me funny and have no idea…
When parents are told that their child has autism, it can be upsetting at first, but most vow to do what they can to help their child reach their full potential. But parents are not the only people in a child with autism’s life. The…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010 approximately 1 out of 68 children were diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, over twice as many diagnosis than were identified back in 2002. It is difficult to determine how much of this increase has…
Children with autism, and their parents, are faced with difficult challenges. Helping their child receive treatment is even harder for parents when it is not covered by health insurance. In most states, there are some defined guidelines for health insurance to provide at least some…
Extra-curricular activities can enrich any childhood. For a child with Asperger’s Syndrome, extra-curricular activities can nurture a child’s skill or interest, and helps them develop important social skills, including teamwork and good sportsmanship. But while a child without Asperger’s might be signed up for soccer…
Surely by now you’ve heard the prevalence rates of autism; one in 68 children, one in 54 boys. These numbers are based on a study from 2008 by the Centers for Disease Control. Almost everyone you know, knows someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. So,…