Reaching Milestones

Author: Bryan Foster

  • Zac Brown Band Starts Camp for Those with Autism and Special Needs

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    Submitted By: Beth Vaughan Zac Brown Band – the American country music artists from Atlanta, Georgia not only cranks out some seriously catchy tunes (such as “Chicken Fried” and “Toes), but they have also made a commitment to helping those with special needs. Lead performer of the band, Zac Brown, has made announcements during their…

  • In Order by Preference…

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    Submitted by: April Groeneweg, BCBA What is your most preferred item or activity? If you’re like me, it doesn’t take long to figure out the answer. I can list various items in order of how much I like them. For many individuals with autism, creating your own list provides some challenges. Some of these challenges…

  • High School is Almost Over; What Else Can ABA Do?

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    Submitted By: Katy Hudson While it may be seem that ABA is primarily for younger children, or those who are still in school, ABA can also assist with transitions into adulthood. There are many new changes that occur when transitioning from high school to independent living or to college. ABA can assist with teaching how…

  • When the Spanking Just Isn’t Working

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    Submitted by: Lauren Green Not only do I work with children with Autism in a clinical setting, but I also teach a group of neurotypical children on the weekends. One of the most common complaints I hear from parents is “I have tried everything! Yelling and spankings just aren’t working!” While spanking some children may…

  • Parent to Parent of Georgia

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    Submitted By: Cheryl Esch There are many resources available to families with special needs and more often than not, for whatever the reason may be, these resources are underutilized. I would like to take the time to discuss a resource that I have recently found to be valuable for myself, as a professional and one…

  • Sesame Street Introduces First Character with Autism

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    Fuzzy favorites Grover, Abby and Elmo are joined by their newest muppet pal, Julia, a character with autism, in Sesame Street Workshop‘s new nationwide initiative. Launched Wednesday morning, Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children aims to reduce “the stigma of autism” with the introduction of the first muppet with autism. The initiative,…