By: April Groeneweg Saying hi, glancing and catching someone’s eye, or giving someone a hug, these are all forms of attention. Attention is a common form of communication, and also can be a highly valuable form of reinforcement. Children often seek out attention in different…
By: Shea Dodson, MS, BCBA As a behavior analyst, it is my job to ensure that I am being an effective agent of desirable change in my clients’ lives; however, I do not and never will fully understand your special circumstances as a mom, dad,…
Autism is thought to be far more prevalent in boys than it is in girls. Boys are diagnosed as being on the spectrum earlier and more often than girls. It is believed that boys have ASD four times as often as girls, but the gap…
Image credit: Hattanas Kumchai / Shutterstock.com New company Brain Power, started by Cognitive neuroscientist Ned Sahin, developed applications for Google Glass, a wearable technology device. These apps aim to help kids with autism improve socially. Autism is diagnosed in 1 in 68 children, touching many…
By: Erica Egnor When I was asked to write this blog article, I asked myself “What’s an interesting question that I receive often?” It didn’t take much pondering, as one immediately popped into mind. It’s an interesting and seemingly innocent question that could easily offend someone,…
By: Beth Vaughan 2015 marks ten years of progress since Autism Speaks first opened its doors in 2005, with a goal of significantly enhancing autism services in every community. Autism Speaks has helped advance our understanding and treatment of autism in ways almost unimaginable ten…