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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…