AAC Devices: Empowering Communication for Children With Autism
AAC Devices: Empowering Communication for Children With Autism What Are AAC Devices? Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are innovative tools designed to support individuals who have difficulty with verbal communication. For some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), these devices can provide them with a way to express their thoughts, needs, and emotions effectively. […]
The Magic of Fidget Toys for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Magic of Fidget Toys for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder What Are Fidget Toys? Fidget toys are small, handheld objects designed to help individuals focus and manage stress by providing tactile, visual, and auditory input. These toys range from simple items like stress balls and spinners to more complex gadgets with various textures […]
Yes, I Sent Him to the Grocery Alone
No, I don’t mean my son, he’s only 6. I mean my husband. And by alone, I meant without me, he did have the kids. All five of them. The one who doesn’t stop talking, the one who doesn’t stop touching, the one who doesn’t stop tripping, the one who gets overwhelmed by stimuli, the […]
Can I “Lemonade” it?
Oh, the things kids say! I brought my kids to work with me on a Sunday morning (yes, it happens when you have your finger in too many pots) so they can “help” me at work. I had my 4 year old testing a couple of new materials I’d prepared to work on visual perception […]
Why I am Walking Around Like It’s My Birthday
Oh, the things we take for granted! I was supervising in the classroom when I overheard this simple exchange between Judy, an ABA therapist, and Olivia, a 6-year-old with ASD: Olivia: “Where is the iPad, Miss Judy?” Judy: “Check the drawer, see if it’s in there” Olivia goes to the drawer at the other end […]
Musings of a BCBA Mom
BCBA: Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The one who assesses, plans the course of treatment, supervises the therapists, does parent training, coordinates care among various providers, provides feedback, trains therapists…. Mom: The one who does everything! This includes: Teacher, maid, chef, personal shopper, therapist, boo-boo kisser, vending machine, handywoman, speech therapist, jungle gym (ask any boy […]
Welcome Gracie
On September 27, 2007 After 16 hours of labor and a c-section, I gave birth to a 9lb 10 oz baby girl. Due to the c-section I was asleep when Gracie was born. I met my daughter for the first time about 2 hours after her birth. I recall the experience as if it was […]
Hold My Hand
Hello all! My name is Michel and I am a mother of a daughter who has Autism. Her name is Gracie. I will be sharing with you some of my experiences having a child with Autism. I will be sharing some behaviors Gracie displayed. I hope that reading this blog will help you feel not alone […]
Welcome to The Puzzle Place!
Hello! My name is Ricky Teichman and I am the BCBA Clinical Director at The Puzzle Place Center for Autism. Some of the other hats I wear are devoted wife, busy mom to 5 little kiddos, in-house chef, chief cleaner upper and laundry folder, and RBT course instructor (not in any order whatsoever:)). In this […]
