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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…