Changing Behavior in Public Settings?
Question: My five-year old has a tendency to act out at the grocery store. How can I make him understand […]
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Holidays and autism – How do I keep my child engaged?
Question: How can I keep my son occupied over the school holidays? What sort of activities will engage him without
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What are appropriate gifts for autistic children?
Question: My 11-year old nephew has been diagnosed with ASD. I want to give him a gift he will enjoy.
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Autism and Family Gatherings – How to Manage?
Question: We spend a lot of time over the holidays socializing with family and friends. How can I make sure
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Using Behavioral Momentum to Increase Motivation
Behavioral momentum is a behavioral strategy that entails making requests that are easy for the child before making requests that are more challenging or difficult. By following a pattern of easy-easy-hard-easy-easy-hard, you increase your child’s motivation to engage because you are building in many opportunities for success.
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Using Environmental Arrangements to Promote Social Communication
Environmental arrangements can include a variety of strategies that set up opportunities for your child to interact. One way to use environmental arrangements is to place desired items out of reach to encourage your child to communicate with you to request them.