Should we force autistic kids to socialize?
2020-02-27
The adventures and misadventures of one girl now grown up give us a humorous insight into how to support autistic kids.
Unintentional Bullies
2020-02-23
Bullying is generally thought of as an intentional behavior, but not understanding autistic people can lead to unintentional bullying.
On helping children not feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
2020-02-08
Being unpredictable, inconsistent, and uncommunicative can cause a child a lifetime of writing about managing the unpredictable emotions of everyone around them. Here's how to avoid that for children in your charge.
Free Communication Resources for Autistic Children
2020-02-01
If your child has language delays, but you can't access speech-language therapy, these free resources will help you support communication for your child!
Becoming an ABA RBT When I Thought I Was Neurotypical: Part 2 — The Certification Course
2020-01-09
Before I knew I was autistic, I was pushed into a position at a new job as an ABA registered behavior technician. This is my experience with the training course... or how to become an ABA therapist online in 2 days.
Autism and Responding to Authority
2019-12-15
Autistic people perceive authority differently, which is seen in children and adults and when they are supposed to respect authority or assume it.
Emotions Go Both Ways, Unless It’s ABA
2019-11-10
“Of the fighters who were born with their horns and flyers born with wings, they will never be tamed things. Neurodiversity is in their genes.”
Parental Learned Helplessness and ABA
2019-11-08
“When my son was seven months old, I found out he was blind. I discovered that he was autistic when he was two.”
Autism: Healing from Trauma in Nature
2019-10-05
Wolfheart Sanchez connects to nature as a way to reset his sensory systems and find peace and harmony against the familiar and unassuming expanse of nature.