3 Examples of Reinforcement Systems for Children With Autism Reinforcement systems are well-established learning philosophies and have been shown to be effective for children with autism in expanding a variety of skills that uphold over time and show generalization effects over a range of conditions. Here are three examples: In a token economy, a person is taught that an [...]
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ABA Therapy: Communication Throughout The Day Here are five different means of communication that may be fitting when working with different children on functional communication. These are arranged in based on the least complicated methods at the top and more sophisticated methods toward the bottom. A speech-language pathologist will be able to determine which is the most appropriate method [...]
March Pediatric Newsletter ABA Therapy: Promoting Independent Living Visual Schedule This is a schedule made out of pictures and the pictures show the stages of a task. Schedules can be helpful because: It provides tools that allow the individual to use skills in a variety of settings. It can increase the individual’s flexibility. It helps the [...]
Happy Valentine's Day from First Leap - Enjoy These Valentine's Day Autism Tips & Crafts! We would like to wish you and your loved ones a great Valentine's Day! Traverse this chocolate-packed holiday with these simple Valentine's Day autism tips! Valentine's Day Autism Tips Valentine's Day Autism Tip # 1: Barter for a win-win deal! Trade your child some of [...]
3 Tips for Promoting Independence in Daily Living for Kids with Autism #1: Set SMART Goals To Improve Child Routines We ALL have something that we have talked a lot about doing but never transitioned to action. Let's change that this year. Try asking yourself, "What routines can we practice everyday and how [...]
Parent Training for Parents of Children with Autism Parents! Did you know that parent training (specifically behavior management strategies training) can help reduce disruptive behaviors in children with autism? According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): For children with autism spectrum disorder, a 24-week parent training program was superior to parent education for reducing [...]
Happy Holidays from First Leap - Enjoy These Holiday Autism Tips & Crafts! All of us at First Leap wish you a great holiday break! Parents: We'll be closed from the 23rd of December until the 2nd of January. Have no fear! Here are a few holiday autism tips to hold you over through this chilly weather! [...]
Happy Thanksgiving from First Leap! - Thanksgiving Autism Tips & Recipes! Happy Turkey Day! Enjoy these Thanksgiving autism tips! Don't forget to check out our gluten-free recipes below! Thanksgiving Autism Tips! Anticipate and plan for loud situations. Headphones or earmuffs are a great way to avoid listening over-stimulation sounds. Plan for food troubles. Make this holiday easier by making plates for your [...]
Happy Halloween from First Leap! - Halloween Autism Tips & Crafts! First Leap wishes everyone a happy Halloween! Here are some Halloween autism tips to help your little one during this exciting and overwhelming time! Halloween Autism Tips! Don't break the diet! If you would like your child to stick to a healthier diet this Halloween, trade [...]
