Music: Lights Go On
This is just a simple little song to help with cause and effect, and the concepts of on and off. I like to use the
Behavior Management Strategies: Positive Reinforcement
In my last post, I talked about the ABCs of Behavior, which is a great way to collect data on behaviors that may be a concern. But,
How the ABCs of Behavior Can Help You Understand Your Child Better
The ABCs of behavior can help you know the why behind your child’s behavior by observing what’s going on before, during, and after.
Hog Wild Poppers
My sister, who is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, called me one day to tell me about these awesome toys she just got. They sounded like
Autism Behavior Intervention: Doctor’s Office
We all know that visits to the doctors office can be difficult, I addressed some of those reasons in my post about sensory overload and the
Tip Tip Dig Dig
First off, I love Emma Garcia’s books. They’re so much fun. One of the reasons I fell in love with her books is because my
Autism Sensory Overload At The Doctor’s Office
Autism Sensory Overload. How the Doctor’s Office can cause anxiety in children with autism.
Music: 10 Little Bumblebees
It’s Friday!!! That means I get to share one of my favorite things. This week I want to share with you one of my favorite
Autism and the Brain
Last week I attended an Autism Conference at Utah Valley University. One of the workshops I attended was about the neurological difference associated with
Repetitive Behaviors and Autism
So I’ve talked about the first two areas of concern in autism, which are social interactions and communication. The last area is repetitive behaviors. As
Communication and Autism
On Monday I focused on the area of Social Interactions in regards to the DSM IV (how autism is diagnosed.) Today I’m would like to
Social Interactions and Autism
According to the DSM IV (which I mentioned earlier will soon be DSM-5 as early as May 2013), at least two of the following
