Submitted By: Samone Devoe Coaches Powering Forward for Autism will return to the basketball courts for its third season. The movement, which will take place during the weekend of February 19 – 21, 2016, began in 2014 when coaches Pat Skerry and Tom Herrion sought…
Submitted by: Amy Perez Children with autism can experience the world with guidance and encouragement from both parents and siblings. This direction and inspiration can generate positions of exceptional demands. A heavy demand is not being able to find the time to conquer all the…
Submitted by: Christi Martin Deciding to hire a babysitter and go out for dinner, run errands, or even just grocery shopping can create much anxiety. With a little bit of research and planning, you might find yourself out and about with fewer worries. Choosing a…
Submitted By: Beth Vaughan Zac Brown Band – the American country music artists from Atlanta, Georgia not only cranks out some seriously catchy tunes (such as “Chicken Fried” and “Toes), but they have also made a commitment to helping those with special needs. Lead performer…
Submitted by: April Groeneweg, BCBA What is your most preferred item or activity? If you’re like me, it doesn’t take long to figure out the answer. I can list various items in order of how much I like them. For many individuals with autism, creating…
Submitted By: Katy Hudson While it may be seem that ABA is primarily for younger children, or those who are still in school, ABA can also assist with transitions into adulthood. There are many new changes that occur when transitioning from high school to independent…