Submitted by: Chelsea Silva, QASP We are so thankful to have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our incredible parents as part of our client’s treatment team. We only see your children for a portion of time each week so it is vital that we…
Submitted by: Lara Lanza, M.Ed., BCBA You’re a mom of two children, trying to fit all of your daily necessities into a 24-hour day; seems impossible with two kiddos! Of course all of their “behaviors” emerge when you are trying to get “me” stuff done.…
One of the issues facing many of our families today is how to approach toilet training for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Continence, or being toilet trained, is a crucial skill for independence and quality of life. Being incontinent “places limits on socialization,…
One of the most common questions from parents is how to reduce problem behaviors at home. There are three important concepts to consider when approaching problem behavior reduction. These concepts include: 1) identifying the function, 2) implementing reduction procedure, and 3) teaching appropriate replacement skills.…