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.
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)
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
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....
Fun with Lauri 60 Object Magnets
One of my favorite things to do is to find a single toy or object and see how many targets we can address with it. I've involved the awesome
Autism Boot Camp : How to Evaluate a Good ABA Program
Looking for an ABA program for your child can be extremely overwhelming. This workshop will help you know what to look for when choosing an appropriate placement for your
Autism Boot Camp : Visual Supports and Daily Routines
Help teach your child to become more independent. Learn how to use visual supports and reinforcer systems to learn skills and encourage positive behaviors.
Autism Boot Camp : Social Stories Boot Camp: A Great Tool for Introducing New Ideas
Social Stories can be a great tool for introducing new ideas or settings to your child. This workshop will go over the effectiveness of social stories, how to create
Autism Boot Camp : How to Include Effective Goals in the IEP
The Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is the contract between the school district and the special education student and the road map to what your child will learn, when, and
Autism Boot Camp : Why Does He Do That?: Practical Intervention for Challenging Behavior
We all do things with a purpose or function. This workshop presents some of the common functions of various behaviors exhibited by our children. We walk through collecting data,