Autism treatment is an emergency. We wouldn’t wait to treat a disease like leukemia or diabetes so why should we wait to treat the delays and behaviors associated with autism? The system is broken for parents trying to seek out help. Find out how you can start helping your child today.
Read MoreIf your child has a diagnosis of autism or even if you have concerns but they aren’t yet diagnosed then you need an autism plan. Like… yesterday! I don’t want to cause you to panic but I do want to light a fire because I know from 20 years of experience in the field of autism that the sooner a child starts receiving high-quality, targeted interventions, the better their long-term outcome.
Read MoreDoes your child constantly draw you into a power struggle? Do they know exactly the buttons to push to upset you? Or they don’t back down when you give directions? Learn the 5 tips to help you avoid the power struggle.
What parent wouldn’t want to prevent their child’s problem behavior? Right???? We have way more control in the preventative side of the equation than in responding after behavior has already occurred. So, Prevention is key! Now, unfortunately I don’t have a magic wand to help you completely eliminate all behaviors. But, I’m going to share 5 tips to implement to reduce the chances of problem behavior occurring.
Read MoreReally good parent coaching goes beyond teaching you “what to do” and helps you actually do it. Implementation is the hardest part and, yet, the most important, because you need your child to demonstrate skills at home and with you.
Read MoreEver feel so overwhelmed that you aren’t even sure exactly what you are overwhelmed about? Yep, me too. Parents are often stretched so thin and so busy putting out fires that it’s hard to step back and clarify exactly “What is the problem?” And, if you don’t have a clearly defined problem then it’s going to be almost impossible to create a solution.
Read MoreBehaviors occur for many reasons and not just because of poor parenting. Research has shown behavior is always communication and always occurs for a reason. Understanding the “why” then leads us to figure out how to replace the problem behavior for a more acceptable alternative. Creating plans to address problem behavior that use positive and proactive interventions instead of reactive and punitive consequences has shown to reduce the amount of problem behavior.
Read MoreChildren with autism often have difficulty with the variety of play as well as the complexity of play. They may only play with certain toys or may not play with them in a functional way, like the child who likes to look at the car and spin the wheel but doesn’t pretend to drive it. The good news is that you absolutely can teach attention and play skills. Here are some tips for teaching play.
Read MoreThe number one complaint I hear from parents is that they are so tired of yelling at their kids. Why can’t they just listen! Does this sound like you? Are there times of your day that you just dread because you know for a fact that they aren’t going to do what you tell them and the situation is going to escalate?
