Functional Behaviors
This category of courses provides parent training on the use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques on increasing functional behaviors. These types of behaviors help to increase independence in individuals with autism by aiding in self-care, vocational skills, and in every day life.
In this series we discuss the importance of exercise for individuals with autism. We explore the different strategies to get your child moving. We also look at different types of exercises that may be most beneficial.
In this series we will explore different ways to expand the eating habits of individuals with autism. Poor dietary habits have contributed to increases in obesity, diabetes, and heart disease within this population.
In this series we will look at helping our child to shower independently. We will explore how to get the individual into the shower without any problems and how to shape the chained behavior into bathing independence.
Behavioral skills training (BST) is an excellent strategy to use to increase functional, safety, and communication skills for when we are unable to teach in real-world scenarios due to danger or lack of opportunity.
Getting on a plane can be a very daunting task for individuals with autism and their families. In this series we explore ways to make this process as smooth as possible. We discuss graduated exposure and social stories.
Individual’s with autism tend to have limited interests. In this series we will explore the importance of developing leisure skills. We will also show parents how to reinforce and shape new activities for their child.
“Education is the key that unlocks the golden door to freedom”