Yelling. Raising your voice. Being stern. Call it what you may, but we’ve all done it at some point throughout the parenting journey. We yell at our children when we are frustrated, or when they do something shocking or unsafe. When we yell at our children as a form of discipline, we often overlook the consequences. Is this form of discipline effective? Does my child learn from my yelling?
Read MoreIt is common for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to lack eye contact and gaze which can hamper their ability to pick up on social cues. These cues are critical for effective communication, academic success and help facilitate social interactions. Existing research indicates that with systematic training, individuals with ASD can learn eye contact and gaze.
Read MoreSkin picking can be defined as the repetitive scratching, pulling or digging of the body with the absence of an underlying cause such as a dermatological condition. The intensity of skin picking can range from relatively mild with little to no injury, to much more severe tissue damage which presents a risk to the individual’s health.
Read MoreAlthough your child’s school is responsible for teaching your child a host of academic skills, some children still need family members to strengthen those academic skills in the evening or on the weekends.
Read MoreToe walking is relatively common in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It has been estimated that about 20% of young children with ASD have this ambulation disorder. Aside from the possible social impact of an abnormal gait, toe walking can negatively impact the physical health of the individual. For these reasons, an effective intervention is necessary.
Read MoreThere are many potential issues that could arise due to the changes that naturally come with the holiday season. This can be true for typically developing individuals but even more common for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Read MoreAt one time or another, you may have inquired as to why someone has done what they have done. What motivated them to act like that? What would drive someone to do such a thing? Understanding why people engage in specific behaviors has been an area of interest for decades. The physical form of the behavior can be easy to identify but the reason people engage in a particular behavior is often much more difficult to understand.
Read MoreDo you ever want to keep your child’s positive momentum going? When we apply the laws of physics to human behavior, a child’s behavior itself may “stay in motion” even when conditions in their environment change due to what we call Behavioral Momentum Theory.
Read MoreOne of the principal deficits which is central to the diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an impairment in social interaction. To this end, clinicians have an interest in assessing social interaction in order to improve social and play skills when working with individuals with ASD.
Read MoreServices based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are traditionally delivered in a face-to-face format, whereby a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and behavior technician work directly with an individual in the client’s home, school, or clinic-based setting.
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