This aspect of autism is all too real for some families — but Joey’s parents handle it like pros.

Autism has its ups and, unfortunately, its downs. However, families living with autism have learned how to deal with the challenges that come with autism in a productive, calm, and safe way. Discovery Health gets a look into Joey’s life as his mother (Carol) and father handle one of Joey’s outbursts. Watch as in a […]

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ABA consultant or teach my child myself?

Why do I need an ABA consultant for my child with ASD ?   There are three components that all have to work together: people, programming, and practice. And they have to work together for quite a while – at least two years, usually longer. The people are a behavior analyst (ABA consultant), ‘therapists’ or ABA tutors, […]

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TIME: Autism Can Start During Second Trimester of Pregnancy

A new report shows the brains of autistic children, who suffer from the disorder tied to a combination of contributing factors from genes to the environment, have differences in regions that develop during the mother’s second trimester of pregnancy  While autism is almost certainly the result of a combination of contributing factors, from genes to environmental exposures such as pollution, […]

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Tips on Teaching Autistic Children to Read

When teaching your child to read, keep in mind that every child is different. What works for another child may not work for your child. What you need to do is to focus on your child’s interest, strengths and weaknesses. What does he like? What helps him focus? What will encourage him to read? What […]

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Home-Based ABA Intervention Program Design, Consultation, & Supervision

Home-Based ABA Intervention Program Design, Consultation, & Supervision: Easy Steps will review your child’s unique repertoire of skills and deficits and design an individualized treatment plan based on the principles of ABA. We will provide training and guidance for the development, implementation, and maintenance of your child’s intensive language intervention program. Between ongoing training sessions, […]

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