By Elisabeth Furlong Special times like back to school, the holidays, or summer break are always exciting, but it can also mean a big change in routine for your student. Preparing your child ahead of time can help save some of the stress and anxiety that come with these changes as they navigate how to […]
Television is the great escape. We get to live vicariously and feel all the feels: joy, sadness, frustration, friendship, love, heartbreak, growing pains, success, failure, and perseverance. We experience life through someone else’s lens, all from the comfort of our own homes, seeing a bit of ourselves in the characters we watch. We relate to […]
By Erin Taylor, BCaBA Adopting behavior analysis techniques at home like shaping and modeling can make a significant impact on a child’s behavior and development. Shaping involves rewarding small steps towards a desired behavior, while modeling can be used to show a behavior for the child to imitate. Here are some tips and strategies, rooted […]
By Erin Taylor, BCaBA, LaBA Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when trying to address challenging behaviors in children. Using behavior analytic principles can be a valuable tool for parents to create a positive and supportive environment at home. Let’s explore some extinction strategies, along with essential dos and don’ts, tips for managing […]
Hyperfixation and infodumping are two terms that are thrown around a lot in relation to autism. But, what exactly do they mean? And, more importantly, how should a parent handle them? This article will explain all about these behaviors and how you can best support your child in navigating them. What is hyperfixation? Hyperfixation is […]
Bedtime and wakeup routines can be difficult and dysregulating for children. At bedtime, your child transitions from playtime and being with others, to slowing down, getting in bed, and going to sleep. Waking up means the start of a day that may feel unpredictable to them. Three tips for keeping these times calmer include routine, […]
This blog was written by Erin Taylor, Clinic Manager, and Elisabeth Furlong, Registered Behavior Technician at Applied Behavioral Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. Elisabeth Furlong, a Registered Behavior Technician, started using a token economy at home with her son to motivate him to complete his chores. His chores consist of helping with vacuuming, dusting, picking up […]
By Francesca Joseph, Special Education Teacher, New Story Schools campus in Harrisburg, PA As colder temperatures increase, you and your children may face more exposure to germs. You may be wondering what you can do to prevent sickness during the cold winter months. Read more for tips on how to keep your child healthy during […]
This blog was written by Erin Taylor, Clinic Manager, and Elisabeth Furlong, Registered Behavior Technician at Applied Behavioral Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. Parenting a child with autism means finding effective strategies to promote positive behavior at home. One approach that many parents find helpful is implementing a token economy. It is a reward system where […]
This blog was written by Caryn Shaffer, Nurse at New Story Schools in Monroeville, PA and Danielle Medeiros, Project Administrator at New Story Schools Management. Navigating the winter season can be a challenging time for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. The cold weather, seasonal changes, and the preparations for winter holidays […]
