What is Autism? – Facts, Stats, & History
Almost everyone has heard of autism. We’ve come a long way in raising awareness about it. But, the facts about autism and how it affects…
15 Best Apps for Autistic Children
What’s inside this article: Wondering what the best apps for autism are? This article takes a look at the best apps for kids with autism…
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance: A Comprehensive Guide
What’s inside this article: An in-depth look at what Pathological Demand Avoidance is, its characteristics, avoidance techniques, and how it manifests in children. This article…
18 Effective De-Escalation Strategies For Defusing Meltdowns
What’s inside this article: An overview of the escalation cycle, how the brain functions during different emotional states, and evidence-based, supportive de-escalation strategies that are…
Society Is Failing High-Functioning Autistic Children
Autistic children all over the country are falling through the cracks. I’m talking about the ones labeled as “high-functioning”, which is already a problematic term….
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…
The Prompt Hierarchy: Teaching Autistic Kids with Prompting
Prompting, using a prompt hierarchy, is a strategy used in both ABA therapy and discrete trial training (DTT) for teaching new skills with simplified and…
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…
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…
12 Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies for Autistic Children
One question a lot of parents ask is: how should you discipline a child with autism? Understanding behavior and setting appropriate expectations, plus learning positive behavior intervention…
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