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Answered by Stephen R. Anderson, PhD, BCBA, LBA The Summit Center While most children seem to acquire foundational social and cognitive skills effortlessly through everyday experiences, many children with autism face significant challenges in developing these same abilities. Most children enter the world with natural abilities that provide the foundation for healthy social and intellectual…
As the parent of a child with autism, the holiday season can often feel daunting: breaks or changes in schedules, large gatherings of people, even special foods and clothing. Are there strategies you might be able to share to best prepare my child, and myself, for this season? Answered by Ashley Inoa, MA, BCBA, LBA-NJ…
My child with autism is doing well in his academic programming, but I’d like to help him develop social skills with peers. He participates in playdates, but I often worry that we are not making the most of these opportunities. How can I help him learn to play with a friend? Considering the recent pandemic,…
Kate Fiske, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA and Amanda Austin, PsyD, BCBA, LBA North Star Family Autism Center The sibling relationship is often one of the longest and most influential connections in a person’s life. Siblings serve as companions, role models, and sources of emotional support throughout an individual’s lifespan. When one sibling is diagnosed with autism,…
Charlie Hui, Extern and Zaliyna Hina, Extern Association for Science in Autism Treatment Hi there! I’m Charlie, a current High School Senior in Austin, Texas. If you’re like me, you may have a sibling with autism. Growing up isn’t easy; puberty happens, adolescent mood swings are inevitable, and just being a teenager is a truckload…
Answered by: Brittany Faith Thacker, EdD, BCBA Appalachian Valley Autism Center As a behavior analyst, I often reflect on how to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) effectively and their families living in rural communities both here in the United States and abroad. I find myself uncertain about the specific barriers they face and…
Harshita Nekkanti and Smrithi Thyagarajan, Externs Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction Water safety can present unique circumstances for families with autistic children, requiring thoughtful planning, awareness, and supervision. Many autistic individuals are naturally drawn to water and may find these experiences enjoyable or calming (Carter & Koch, 2022). Because of this strong attraction,…
My 3-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with autism, and I have several concerns and worries. At the top of my list is toilet training and if she or I will ever be ready to tackle such a big challenge. I know it’s critical that we start toilet training, but I’m not sure how or where…
Interview conducted by Saikiran Reddy Battula (Extern) and David Celiberti PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Interviewees: Lisa Searls, MA, BCBA (Motivating Change) Lorena Morsillo John A. Fortunato, PhD (Professor, Fordham University Gabelli School of Business, Area of Communication & Media Management) Thalia Morsillo, MA Miracle of Effort: Thalia’s Autism Journey, by John…
Dixon, D. R., Miyake, C. J., Nohelty, K., Novack, M. N., & Granpeesheh, D. (2020). Evaluation of an immersive virtual reality safety training used to teach pedestrian skills to children with autism spectrum disorder. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 631-640. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00401-1 Reviewed by: Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA Seton Hall University and the Association for…
Mi Trinh, BA, and David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D Association for Science in Autism Treatment Description: Learning how to interact and engage with other children is among the many social challenges that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) confront, with some finding even minimal social interaction difficult. Including siblings in treatment can be potentially effective in…