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Teaching Boundaries: ‘No Means No’

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle to understand what’s socially acceptable. This may cause them to not know and respect other people’s boundaries and personal space. As a result, they may have a tougher…
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ABA Strategies for Approaching New Foods at Restaurants

Getting kids to try new foods can be quite the challenge for any parent. This might be even more difficult for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to some of the symptoms of their neurodevelopmental disorder. It’s…
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Improving Time Estimation Skills in Children with Autism

Time estimation and management are critical skills people need to learn to successfully navigate their day. These skills are built gradually as a child gets older, but they can be extremely challenging skills for children with autism spectrum…
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Teaching Kids to Handle Unexpected Cancellations

Unexpected cancellations can cause children to feel emotionally overwhelmed,  especially if the thing that is being cancelled is something they were looking forward to. If a friend unexpectedly gets sick and can’t come over to play, for instance,…
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How ABA Can Support Bilingual Families

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looks different for every person who has it. Because of this, the interventions and support that is provided to individuals with autism and their families needs to be specifically tailored to their unique needs. This…