There is no ‘Standardized’ Instructional Model or Curriculum for ASD
It is important to keep repeating that while ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) is the deep and comprehensive field of Applied …
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‘Tantrums;’ ‘Act Out’ or ‘Meltdown;’ Is There a Difference?
While overload/overstimulation can definitely be a trigger for that which I call ‘Act Out’ episodes, I would advise caution towards …
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ASD: Not a ‘Magical Mystery Tour!’
Autism Spectrum Disorder; unlike Downs, Angelman or Fragile X, for instance, might really be considered more of an umbrella term …
Read MorePivotal Response Training & Direct Instruction; Blending the Methodologies
Pivotal Response Training, framed by the Natural Language Paradigm by Robert Koegel in the late 1970s is a particularly powerful …
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The Remarkable Skills and Complex Challenges of Caring for a Child with Autism
I’ve always been astonished by the amazing abilities individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder possess. Sometimes these gifts are buried …
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Demystifying ASD Behaviors
Do all of your child’s behaviors make sense? Most likely they don’t. Your child’s brain is wired differently causing her …
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