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After my child’s recent autism diagnosis, we were referred for therapy services, including applied behavior analysis (ABA). Since I was unfamiliar with ABA, I looked for more information online and encountered mixed perspectives, with some sources strongly supporting ABA and others raising concerns about its appropriateness for use with autistic children. How can I determine…
Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Frank Cicero, PhD, BCBA-D (Certified School Psychologist) Seton Hall University History School psychology, as a field, emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the laws requiring compulsory schooling increased the number of children attending public schools. As the need for…
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…
Alexandra LaRue Rutgers University-Camden Kristina Mira, MEd, QBA Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction Photographed by Pavel Danilyuk (pexels.com) Comorbidity – the co-occurrence of two or more medical or psychological conditions in the same individual – is highly prevalent among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders (O’Connell, 2021). Individuals with…
Organization for Autism Research. (2019). Life Journey through Autism: A Guide for Military Families (2nd ed.). https://researchautism.org/resources/a-guide-for-military-families/ Reviewed by Avi Jaiswal, Extern Association for Science in Autism Treatment Introduction Each family manages the challenges that come with an autism diagnosis differently. As a military family, you navigate many distinct challenges. Some common struggles include…
I am the parent of a newly diagnosed boy with ASD. He is my third child and is verbal, presents with some behavioral challenges along with many neat qualities as well. How can I explain autism to friends and family and ultimately to my son? Answered by Ashleigh O’Connor, BSpHSc, Grad Cert (Autism), MEd (ABA),…
I’m the mother of two boys, Chris and Michael. Chris, my oldest, is 4 and he recently received an autism diagnosis. Michael is my baby at only 8 months. Are there ways that I can work with Michael to help support his development in these early months? Carolyn Crysdale MS, BCBA, LBA & Eilís O’Connell-Sussman…
Interview conducted by: Erin Leif, PhD, BCBA-D Monash University and the Association for Science in Autism Treatment I was so pleased to have the opportunity to talk to Porscia Lam about her son Harry and her family’s experience with early intervention in Australia. What is unique about Porscia’s story is that it took place during…
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…
Compiled by Sierra Celiberti Editor’s Note: This annotated compilation will be the first in a series of articles discussing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Future articles will describe the various components of an IEP. We will also be featuring an interview with special education attorneys and advocates about how teams can work together to create effective…