Over the course of this project, I have talked a lot about the increase in Autism diagnosis and the importance of early intervention. However, an article from the Scientific American suggests that these diagnostic methods often overlook girls.
In the article, Kevin Pelphrey, an autism researcher...
Saturday, March 25, 2017
"Practicing Errors Impedes Learning": ABA Sessions
Within an ABA program, a clinician usually employs different types of prompts to help a child achieve a desired behavior or skill. Prompting is extensively used in behavior shaping and skill acquisition....
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Different, Not Less
“Pain can be alleviated by morphine but the pain of social ostracism cannot be taken away”- Derek Jarman
Social ostracism is a type of rejection. It’s the feeling of being an outcast, of being judged or ignored by the group, or given the silent treatment. It can mean anything from subtle forms of...
Thursday, March 9, 2017
"To Be" or "Not To Be" That is Echolalia: ABA Sessions
While observing an ABA session this week, one of the things I found common in many children was the way they responded during conversations. They would constantly repeat certain words and phrases and...
Saturday, March 4, 2017
How Is Autism Diagnosed?
Getting a professional evaluation for autism can mean access to the right support and treatment. Since my project is predominantly focused on the communication of a diagnosis to families, understanding...
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Distractions and Eye Contact: ABA Sessions
“I really don’t understand why it's considered normal to stare at someone’s eyeballs” - John Elder Robinson
Many children with Autism struggle with eye contact. Making eye contact is an important...
