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Empowering Autism Families: The Indispensable Role of Parental Support in Applied Behavior Analysis 599 399 bh360

Empowering Autism Families: The Indispensable Role of Parental Support in Applied Behavior Analysis

When you become a parent, it is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Many parents have broad or specific hopes and dreams for their children. Yet, at the end of the day, all you want is the best for your child and their future. Therefore, when a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can feel like your hopes and dreams have been dashed.

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Early Intervention for Children With ASD
Early Intervention for Children With ASD: Benefits and Techniques 599 399 bh360

Early Intervention for Children With ASD: Benefits and Techniques

As a parent, you know your child better than anyone else. If something feels different about your child’s development, do not hesitate to reach out for support. Your instincts about your child and their needs can have a profound impact on their long-term well-being. The benefits of early intervention for autism have become more apparent as access to better diagnostic tools and awareness has grown

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Infant Development & Early Intervention
Red Flags for Autism 460 314 bh360

Red Flags for Autism

Roxana Rabadi, PsyD, LCP

There is no greater joy than watching your baby develop as a little person, hearing them laugh and babble, and seeing them explore their surroundings. Some babies take a little longer than others to achieve expected milestones, from crawling to feeding themselves, and that’s not necessarily a problem; children develop at their own pace. But there are specific behaviors that can be indicative of a developmental disability such as autism.

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How Social Skills Training Can Help Children, Teens and Young Adults with Autism 990 640 bh360

How Social Skills Training Can Help Children, Teens and Young Adults with Autism

Iris Chiang, M.Ed., BCBA

Social skills are important to everyone to get along and be happy. But socializing can be particularly challenging for kids with autism and other developmental disabilities. Fortunately, help is available. The benefits of social skills training are immediate and long-lasting, especially when group training complements individualized behavioral therapy.

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Telehealth Benefits for Autism
Benefits of Telehealth for People with Autism 460 313 bh360

Benefits of Telehealth for People with Autism

Kate Sheldon-Princi, M.Ed., BCBA

People with developmental disabilities including autism can connect face-to-face with their healthcare providers using phones, tablets and computers. This approach is called “telehealth” and it offers benefits including increased supervision and communication between healthcare providers and clients, expanded access to care, and better outcomes.

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How to Prepare a Child with Autism for a New Sister or Brother 460 316 bh360

How to Prepare a Child with Autism for a New Sister or Brother

April MacPherson, MA, BCBA

It’s hard to know how a child with autism will react to a new sister or brother. There could be immense joy or serious stress, or a reaction somewhere in between. Preparing the child for a new sibling starts with recognizing what his or her challenges are, so you can plan to address them head on.

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Challenges with Children with ASD Who Are Growing Up Bilingual 460 306 bh360

Challenges with Children with ASD Who Are Growing Up Bilingual

Maria Sanchez, MA, BCBA and Crystal Herrera, MA

A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) growing up in a bilingual home faces challenges. There are opportunities, too, but culture, care coordination and access to resources can be difficult, especially if the primary caregiver doesn’t speak English well.

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Enhancing Sibling Relationships in Families with Kids with Autism 460 306 bh360

Enhancing Sibling Relationships in Families with Kids with Autism

Alfredo Arciniega, M.A., M.S., LMFT, BCBA

There can be challenges when one child in a family has autism and the other kid or kids do not. Parents struggle with how to support all their children, and children struggle with how to relate to their siblings. There are several ways to help the kids “bond” with each other despite their differences.

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Toilet Training Your Child with Autism: Seven Tips for Parents 460 307 bh360

Toilet Training Your Child with Autism: Seven Tips for Parents

Shana Williams

Parents can usually toilet train their child. Toilet training can be more difficult for a child with autism or other developmental disability, and sometimes professional help is needed. Learn more about how you can help toilet train your child with special needs.

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Getting Comfortable: The Initial Sessions of Home-Based Behavioral Treatment 460 307 bh360

Getting Comfortable: The Initial Sessions of Home-Based Behavioral Treatment

Tasha Enriquez

Your child or another family member has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a similar developmental challenge and is about to begin home-based behavioral treatment based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). You may be wondering what it will be like or what to expect as treatment begins.

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