How to Use a Countdown for Transitions
I enjoy the evening hours because there are less demands on my time and attention. They are quiet, and I can finally spend time engaging… Read More »How to Use a Countdown for Transitions
Parenting with ASD
Parents are a large part of a learners success!
Tips for Getting your Child with ASD Through Halloween
Halloween has always been one of my most favorite holidays, the weather is just getting cooler, and getting to watch all the kiddos running around… Read More »Tips for Getting your Child with ASD Through Halloween
How to Prepare a Child with ASD for the Summer
I love the summer. I love the change in seasons, the break from the monotonous everyday routine, the relaxing vacations, and the long days. However,… Read More »How to Prepare a Child with ASD for the Summer
How to Promote Parent Involvement in an ABA Program
With most students that you encounter in ABA, you’re likely going to have to deal with parents. If you’re lucky, you’ll have rock-star parents who… Read More »How to Promote Parent Involvement in an ABA Program
What is a BCBA?
…And Why Do I Need One? I’ve been noticing lately that there are many practitioners who claim to “practice ABA” or “use the principles of… Read More »What is a BCBA?
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?!?
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?
Daily Activities To Promote Language
My 5-year-old daughter just finished telling me about her adventure at the Science Centre, leaving no detail out. She’s a chatterbox! My hubby and I love listening to her, especially because she was tight-lipped until she was close to three.
To promote language in our late talker, I used communication temptations and labeled everything we saw and every action we did during our daily activities. It’s important for us to clearly and slowly model words for our little loves, because listening to us helps them develop language.
There’s a lot you can do to help your sweetie speak, too. Cross-my-heart, it’s not too much work and definitely worth the effort. Here are a few examples of what you can do to promote language in your quiet kiddo.Read More »Daily Activities To Promote Language
How To Get Your Child To Listen To You
Hi, Broken Record: Bet you’re hoarse, or maybe blue in the face, from telling your kiddo to do things over and over and over again. SHE DOESN’T LISTEN and it’s driving you crazy. You’ve yelled, you’ve begged, you’ve bargained, you’ve read books, but your sweetie still has incredibly selective hearing. Stop pulling your hair out and follow – be consistent! – these easy-to-implement solutions that will get your child to listen to you. Prepare to regain your voice and sanity!Read More »How To Get Your Child To Listen To You
Why Reading To Your Child Is Important
Your cutie can’t get enough of storytime. Given the opportunity, he would have you read the same book over and over several times a day. Say YES! Reading regularly to your little love comes with big benefits. Read More »Why Reading To Your Child Is Important