Do you know of a family with a newly diagnosed child with autism? Not sure how to help? If so, this may be just what you are looking for. Howcast teamed up with TACA to deliver this informative video, “How To Help A Child with Autism.” This three-and-a-half minute video provides parents with strategies and […]
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Child Newly Diagnosed with Autism
When your child is newly diagnosed with autism, it can feel overwhelming and confusing. To help you navigate the first steps of your autism journey, this article provides an overview of the following key autism topics: Therapy Medical Issues School Requesting an Evaluation Educational Diagnosis vs. Medical Diagnosis Home Life Safety State Disability Waiver Programs […]
Getting & Staying Organized
Having a child with autism is a lot of work. But you can make it a lot easier, effective and affordable by creating an organized system so that you can easily reference important documents as well as prioritize interventions. Prioritize! What are your child’s most pressing issues? START THERE FIRST! See New Parent Quick […]
The Art of Managing Professionals & Appointments
Parent’s Bill of Rights And Parent Responsibilities by Lisa Ackerman Not a month goes by when Jeff does not have a follow-up appointment scheduled with any number of specialists. Having the diagnoses of autism, apraxia, and auditory processing issues, our team of specialists are many and include: a pediatrician, neuropsychologist, learning specialist, speech pathologist, […]
How to Start an In-Home Therapy Program for Your Child
Children affected with autism have unique needs and often require an in-home therapy program to address them. The unique needs could include many issues such as: managing behaviors, enabling learning, and the ability to work on deficits. These programs are in place ultimately to help the child prepare for typical learning placements at their local […]
Common Acronyms Used in Autism
A AAC – Augmentative and Alternative Communication ABA – Applied Behavior Analysis ABC – Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence ABLLS – Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills test ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADOS – Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule AIT – Auditory Integration Therapy […]