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Parenting with ASD

Parents are a large part of a learners success!

Debunking The Myth: ABA Is Not Just For Autism

abaGraphic350We meet a lot of people who assume that, because we’re experts in applied behaviour analysis (ABA), we work exclusively with people on the autism spectrum. In the minds of many, ABA=therapy for autism and nothing else. That’s a myth – one of many misconceptions about ABA – and the truth is that ABA is not just for autism. Many of our clients do not have diagnoses! Here’s an overview of ABA and its many uses, debunking the myth about ABA is only for ASD:Read More »Debunking The Myth: ABA Is Not Just For Autism

4 Ways To Make Halloween Less Scary For Kids With Autism

halloween350When you have autism, there’s a lot more than ghosts and goblins that make Halloween unnerving. The sounds, lights, crowds, crazy costumes and transitions, such as during trick-or-treating, can be very stressful. But that doesn’t mean that it has to be an awful occasion for kids with ASD. Here are a few things you can do in the weeks leading up to Halloween to make it more enjoyable for your child.

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Detecting Early Signs of Autism and Diagnosis

Interesting new research on the early diagnosis of autism: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/06/study-signs-of-autism-may-show-up-as-early-as-first-month/ Find out more about Developmental Milestones here!