Can Conversation Be Scripted?
We LOVE using visuals. Pictures make stories interesting and visual schedules give kids predictability and control. We also use these visuals in the form of… Read More »Can Conversation Be Scripted?
How To ABA
Why Picture Communication Supports Talking (And Doesn’t Replace It)
This is a continuation from last week – 5 Steps to a Simple Communication System. The concern I often hear is: Why should we use… Read More »Why Picture Communication Supports Talking (And Doesn’t Replace It)
5 Steps to a Simple Communication System
I was observing a client of mine who is in a group setting. I couldn’t help but notice another student in the group (not one… Read More »5 Steps to a Simple Communication System
Late Talker or Autism?
Should I be concerned that my toddler isn’t talking? As parents, we know that our children go through phases and it’s often not worth worrying… Read More »Late Talker or Autism?
4 Ways to Teach Kids to Initiate Conversation
Conversation is tricky. There are so many moving parts but many of us learn it incidentally. However, for some of our students, it’s not always… Read More »4 Ways to Teach Kids to Initiate Conversation
DTT, ABA, PRT, IBI – WTH???
I thought I’d address some of what I’ve been hearing lately: “Do you offer ABA or IBI?” (from a parent) “I don’t do ABA, I… Read More »DTT, ABA, PRT, IBI – WTH???
Prepare Your Child or Student with ASD for School
The beginning of a new school year can be an exciting time. For others, it evokes more fear and worry than glee. For our children… Read More »Prepare Your Child or Student with ASD for School
Using Board Games to Promote Language
Teaching social skills can be one of the most challenging areas of programming. It’s so important but it doesn’t come naturally for so many of our… Read More »Using Board Games to Promote Language
Beginner ABA Program
One of my favourite things about my job is when we get clients when they are young (2-3 years old). This means that I love… Read More »Beginner ABA Program
Classroom Reinforcement Systems That Work
Too often, my sons come home complaining that they lost their recess time because classmates were behaving poorly. This is one of my pet peeves… Read More »Classroom Reinforcement Systems That Work