Over these last few weeks, I have been analyzing the results to my survey and trying to find the best way to present the most important responses and ideas to the public. For those who may not be familiar...
A Look into Autism Misdiagnosis
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Emotions: ABA Sessions
Sometimes it is hard for us to express our emotions to others. May it be because a certain situation, event or even time of the day, it's not always easy to tell someone how you feel. Unfortunately,...
Wide Awake: Autism and Sleep
Falling asleep and staying asleep are particularly common among those on the spectrum. According to Autism Speaks, 80% of children with ASD have sleep-related problems. Insufficient sleep can worsen behavioral challenges, cause aggression and interfere with learning.
Recent studies have opened up...
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Applying What You Learn: ABA Sessions
What is the point of learning a new behavior or skill if it cannot be applied in different situations? Is a skill truly acquired if the student is unable to apply it outside the classroom or house?
Generalization is the “spreading” or “expansion” of teaching beyond what was directly or intentionally...
Sunday, April 2, 2017
April is Autism Awareness Month!
With a growing prevalence in ASD diagnosis, The Autism Society was founded in 1965 and is a nationwide campaign that helps raise awareness. The first National Autism Awareness Month occurred in April of 1970. Since then, April is known as the time where people all around the world show their support...
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Routines and Managing Change: ABA Sessions
Change affects us all. Anything from a delayed flight to a broken phone can bring frustration, panic and anxiety to the best of us. When times are chaotic and things go opposite of the norm, it becomes harder to cope and keep calm.
Change is especially hard for a person with Autism.
Yesterday,...
