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Pivotal Response Training, or PRT, is a child initiated, play-based therapy used for autism. PRT is used to help with the development of communication, language skills, and to increase positive...
First, let’s talk about some tasks in the morning that you can teach your child to do themselves. Things like brushing teeth, bathroom time, getting dressed, brushing hair, eating...
Joint attention is vital to language development and early word learning. It refers to the shared attention between two people and a third object or event. The attention shifts between the object...
Whether it’s a day trip to the zoo or a week at the beach, for some children on the autism spectrum, traveling is not fun. Traveling is unpredictable. Traveling upends daily routines. The new...
Functional communication training (FCT) is an effective, evidence-based method to teach individuals how to replace inappropriate problem behavior with appropriate, recognizable, functional forms of...
Bedtime can be a challenging time for any parent, but for those with toddlers or preschoolers on the autism spectrum, it can be especially daunting. Sleep difficulties are common among children...
Chaining is a helpful technique that you can use to teach your child many complex behaviors.
With chaining, you take a multi-step task and break it down into a sequence of smaller tasks. The...
I’ll just come right out and say it. My most successful work days involve poop. Well, not just poop. A good day usually revolves around Number 1 and Number 2.
Good old toilet training....
Shaping is a helpful technique that you can use to teach your child many complex behaviors.
With shaping, the learner learns by first approximately performing the goal behavior. As the...
Play is not only fun, but also essential for a toddler's development. However, teaching play skills to children with autism can sometimes be challenging. In this "how-to" guide, we'll...
Modeling is a teaching technique in which the teacher demonstrates a desired behavior or response to a learner. In ABA, modeling is often used to teach communication and social skills (such as...
Parenting toddlers and preschoolers with autism often involves navigating transitions, which can be challenging for both parents and children. However, with the right strategies, you can...
