Reaching Milestones

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  • Making the Most out of Your Child’s IEP Meeting

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    Submitted by: René Tomey, M.A., BCBA Have you ever attended an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting? Or maybe you are the parent of a young child preparing for your first IEP meeting, and you’re wondering what to expect? As a former special education teacher, I have a unique perspective on IEP meetings, and have attended…

  • So Many Cures, Which One Should I Try for My Child?

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    Submitted by: Lauren Green, BCBA Receiving a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is imaginably difficult. As a parent, answers are what we seek. What additional supports are there for my child and how do I go about knowing what sources of information to trust? I have social media and I see articles, blogs, and…

  • My Child Just Got Diagnosed with Autism….Now What?

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    By: Ashley Hart If you are a parent of a child with Autism, you probably have a vivid memory of the day your child was diagnosed. Your stories are all different and unique in some way, as are your children. You possibly felt emotions that you still cannot quite explain. You probably had a ton…

  • How Does ABA Therapy Help Children Autism

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    Autism is a type of disorder that affects up to one out of every 88 children born in the United States. Doctors generally refer to the autism spectrum, which refers to the symptoms of autism. Children with autism might have problems forming relationships with others, show difficulty when it comes to basic tasks, be particularly…