Echolalia Isn’t Meaningless – 12 Ways Autistic Children Use it to Communicate
What’s inside this article: A description of echolalia, the types of echolalia, and an explanation of the possible functions (meanings) behind echolalia when used by…
Childhood Development: Language and Communication Milestones
What’s inside this article: A list of language and communication milestones in the order that they typically develop in children to use as a tool…
9 Strategies For Teaching Social Skills To Autistic Children
What’s inside this article: Nine evidence-based strategies that can help children with autism develop or improve social skills. Includes teaching strategies, play strategies, and educational…
6 Powerful NVCI Skills for Handling Meltdowns
What’s inside this article: 6 non-violent crisis intervention strategies that help with aggressive, threatening, or violent behaviors in children during meltdowns. These strategies help keep…
How to Set Up Learning Stations at Home Following The TEACCH Philosophy
As a parent, you have a significant amount of power when it comes to influencing your child’s education and helping them flourish. This power comes…
What are “Transactional Supports” in the SCERTS Model?
Transactional Supports are part of the SCERTS Model developed by Barry M. Prizant (author of my favorite book Uniquely Human), et al. SCERTS stands for:…
Using Social Scripts for Teaching Autistic Children
What’s inside this article: What social scripts or social narratives are, the key features that should be included, step-by-step instruction to making your own social…
How to Use Breaks to Teach Self-Regulation
Everyone needs to take breaks throughout the day to help them refocus on tasks and prevent them from getting too overwhelmed by demands. Breaks are one…
3 Simple Steps for Successfully Redirecting Your Child
Redirection is a common strategy used by parents. Generally, you’ll distract your child with something safe and appropriate in order to redirect them away from…
The Premack Principle
You’ve probably heard about The Premack Principle before, only it was probably described to you as “first-then statements”. What it is and how the Premack…
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