Reaching Milestones

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  • Jacksonville Center Grand Opening Press Release

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    PRESS RELEASE   Reaching Milestones with BCS celebrated the conclusion of autism awareness month with a grand opening of their second Jacksonville location and new school for autism.  The formal ribbon cutting was held on May 2, 2013.   Reaching Milestones staff of directors, therapists and behavior analysts attended the event along with Chamber members,…

  • Toilet Training

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    One of the issues facing many of our families today is how to approach toilet training for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.  Continence, or being toilet trained, is a crucial skill for independence and quality of life.  Being incontinent “places limits on socialization, and residential and vocational placements.  Quality of life impairments can…

  • 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…

  • Problem Behavior Reduction Procedures for Parents

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    Bryan Foster
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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,…

  • Choosing A Babysitter

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    Reducing the Stress of Choosing a Babysitter It can be a challenge for parents who have a child with autism to hire a babysitter. For many of these parents, a simple trip to the grocery store, post office, or dinner at a restaurant can be overwhelming. With a little research and planning, you might find…