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How Parents Can Protect Autistic Children Online
Children of all ages can face online bullying and cybercrime, or worse, be approached by an online predator. But if you have an autistic child, you need to be extra vigilant as studies show that people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more likely to fall...
3 Ways Speech-Language Pathologists & Behavior Analysts Can Join Forces – Therapy Queen Bee
When working with autistic children (children with autism) who have speech and language disorders, a strong, collaborative relationship between Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Behavior Analysts makes a huge impact. Over the last two decades, I’ve worked in...
How Language Research can Inform COVID-19 Policy.
Several news outlets recently reported on a PloS Medicine study which concluded that a large pandemic can be prevented with three behaviors: social distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing. However, the suggested way the medical professionals recommended to change...
From Autism Awareness to Understanding and Acceptance
In the past 12 years, I’ve come to the realization that I still have a lot more to learn about my son. For over a decade, the concept of Autism awareness has permeated our home, our neighborhood, as well as our friends and family. To say they aren’t aware of our...
Telehealth for SLP Professionals – Tele-SLP
https://tele-aba.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/draft-1.mp4 We know you have been needing a telehealth platform designed for your specific areas of expertise. Now more than ever, you need a secure, HIPPA compliant telehealth solution that’s easy to use and...
Helpful Tips For Taking Care Of Your New Baby
Countless people dream of the day they’ll welcome their own little bundle of joy into the world, and becoming a mother or father is a wonderful, fulfilling experience for so many people. Statistics for recent years show that close to 4 million new babies are born in...
ASPERGER’S ARE US – ON HBO
https://youtu.be/bnbjwmLMuJY From executive producers, Mark and Jay Duplass (Room 104, Togetherness), On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us is a six-part, half-hour documentary series that follows Asperger’s Are Us, a four-man comedy troupe of friends with Asperger...
Baby’s First Sticker Chart
“Dear Behavior BFF: My child is 2 ½ and is super defiant. Like he won’t do anything I ask him to. Every little thing is a battle. A friend has her 5-year-old on a reward system and recommended that I try it. He’s too young for that, right?” Baby’s first sticker chart....
5 Tips for Planning the Right Vacation for Your Special Needs Child
Traveling can be a hassle for anyone, but it’s often a nightmare for people with learning differences and their friends and family. Tight spaces, unfamiliar environments, not always having the creature comforts you find at home…it can be challenging. I remember a trip...