Reaching Milestones

Author: Bryan Foster

  • Siblings and Autism

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    Having a sibling with autism does not allow for the typical sibling rivalries or intimacies. It normally includes much loneliness for the sibling that is not in the spectrum and can lead to resentment and seclusion. Living in a home with siblings and autism is a definite challenge and it is a given that feelings…

  • Autism Speaks

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    Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention,…

  • Joint Attention – How can I get my child to make more eye contact?

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    How can I get my child to make more eye contact? This is a common question we often hear from parents.  Some children develop this skill naturally, but for those who need assistance enhancing this skill, we employ Joint Attention protocols. Joint attention is the shared focus of two individuals on an object. When using…

  • Food Acceptance

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    Many parents are well familiar with children’s picky eating. Sometimes a child may only want to eat one type of food or only certain textures. Children become picky eaters for a variety of reasons such as being sensitive to certain smells or tastes or even seeing others refuse food. However, as parents, we have an…

  • How Does ABA Therapy Help Children Autism

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    Autism is a type of disorder that affects up to one out of every 88 children born in the United States. Doctors generally refer to the autism spectrum, which refers to the symptoms of autism. Children with autism might have problems forming relationships with others, show difficulty when it comes to basic tasks, be particularly…

  • Problem Behavior Reduction Procedures for Parents

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    One of the most common questions from parents is how to reduce problem behaviors at home. There are three important concepts to consider when approaching problem behavior reduction. These concepts include: 1) identifying the function, 2) implementing reduction procedure, and 3) teaching appropriate replacement skills. In order to identify the function of the problem behavior,…