Too Much of a Good Thing?
If you could have an endless supply of one item – what would it be? Mine would be chocolate. I don’t think I could get… Read More »Too Much of a Good Thing?
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The Importance of Visuals and How They Promote Independence
On a recent post about visuals prompts, one of the questions we received was: “Why are you using visuals if the goal is for the… Read More »The Importance of Visuals and How They Promote Independence
My Child Needs ABA – Now What?!?
What to Expect When Setting Up an ABA Therapy Program Finding out that your child is not developing as they should be can be very… Read More »My Child Needs ABA – Now What?!?
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?
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