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How Do I Get My Child to Do their Homework Without Problem Behavior and in a Timely Manner?
Submitted by: Amy Perez Caregivers face a myriad of tasks and obstacles when it comes to making the best choices for the children in their care. Those choices then require appropriate actions to produce the desirable outcomes. One such task/obstacle caregivers encounter, for at least nine months of the year, is that of homework completion.…
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Debunking Alternative Therapies
By: Heather Chandler With recent articles about ABA therapy not being “enough” for Autism treatment circulating, many parents are turning to alternative therapies to teach their child(ren) with Autism. I caution parents to do extensive research when making these decisions. There are lots of promises being made, but the science just doesn’t support many of…
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UPDATE: Paul Heads to the Pentagon… AGAIN!
By: Beth Vaughan On July 28th, Paul and Missy headed back to D.C. for the second Tricare Autism Care Demonstration Roundtable Discussion with other stakeholders. Prior to the meeting, the invited attendees were allowed to submit questions to the board, with the intent to be answered/discussed during the Roundtable. Paul and Missy explained that their…
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Paul Heads to the Pentagon… AGAIN!
As you may recall, our very own Paul Napier went to the Pentagon in May to represent Reaching Milestones and advocate strongly for improvement in the behavior supervision policies. Paul made such an impression that he was invited back for Round Two! Paul and Missy will be heading back to the Pentagon for the Tricare…
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Comfy Clothes with GPS Help Keep Kids with Autism Safe
Families of children with autism have more than their shares of worry and frustration. Most want to do whatever they can to keep their child safe while helping them learn independence. Even with a strong effort to supervise these kids, wandering off is common. Many parents whose children have autism admit their child has wandered…