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By: Megan White Many of the social interactions that we engage in on a daily basis are so commonplace that we take for granted how complex the rules and norms of our society truly are. We learn to take social cues from others that indicate when we can enter or exit a conversation, when to change…

By: Jeremy Cole Every day, we all have to do things we don’t want to do before we can have a reward or reinforcement.  We have to clean our houses before we have company over; we have to change our oil in our vehicles if we want smooth running transportation; we have to put in those…

By: Cheryl Esch Language delays in individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities are quite common. Often the child will make sounds and syllables to communicate, but do not typically display word approximations or whole words to speak. For those children with little to no speech, language acquisition should be targeted. Vocal verbal behavior is important…

By: Beth Vaughan Applied Behavior Analysis (or, “ABA” as it is commonly referred to) has been around for years, giving people of all ages and abilities on the Autism Spectrum a chance to learn and prosper. Unfortunately, there are still some people who hold a negative view of ABA and its use. This way of thinking…

By: Paul Napier One of the greatest challenges of having a child with autism is that it isn’t always possible to figure out exactly what they need. Particularly true of nonverbal children, it can also be difficult for a child with words. No one wants to figure out that a child is hungry because they…

By: Paul Napier It was inevitable. At some point in your child’s life they were going to leave diapers behind and use a toilet. And while for some kids this process is a breeze, for others it’s a hurricane. Having a child with autism can introduce even more unknowns. That being said, autism doesn’t necessarily…