Autism and GI disorders

Gastrointestinal (“GI”) disorders have been proven to be eight times more likely to be experienced by individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) diagnosis than those of their peers (Autismspeaks.org)…

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Autism and Developmental Milestones

Milestones, specifically developmental milestones, are skills that a child does before a certain age. We use milestones to navigate our child’s developmental health and to determine if they are developing…

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Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviors

Every child is different. They have different food preferences, different playing methods, different personalities, they also all have different behaviors and reactions. One thing for sure that is the same…

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Playing Together; Using Play to Promote Engagement with Your Child on the Autism Spectrum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdT-Ps0Uq_o Play is a big part of child development. It is where social skills and language can be learned. Self- esteem and friendships are created. Cognitive development, emotional skills, and…

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Urging Positive Reinforcements with ABA Therapy

https://youtu.be/Px0hYQYu_Lo (Take a look at this video from Autismspeaks.org for information and real life examples of positive reinforcement). “When you finish all of your vegetables you can get your dessert.”…

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“My Autistic Son” video

Please visit the link below, which will take you to an amazing, insightful, heartfelt video from a parent of a child on the autism spectrum. It is a wonderful explanation…

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