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Autism App: Spell Me Lite

An app based on ABA based intervention for individuals with Autism. This is a simple app that lets your child learn spelling in an interactive way. The “Spell Me” app utilizes the ABA method of intervention…
Book Review: The Parents’ Guide to Teaching Kids with Asperger Syndrome and Similar ASDs Real-

In The Parents’ Guide to Teaching Kids with Asperger Syndrome and Similar ASDs Real-Life Skills for Independence, Patricia Romanowski Bashe guides us through teaching life skills to kids with ASDs with average or…
TRICARE should be like Combat Support

The following blog post by an Army Sergeant Major deployed to Afghanistan, who must remain otherwise anonymous, demonstrates vividly the extraordinary challenges faced by our military members raising children with aut…
Hanging out at Rebecca School in NYC!

It is school week for me! I had the honor of being invited to tour and meet the students at Rebecca School, which is one of the MetSchools in NYC. A little bit about this school from their website...
Autism Light: Dr. Carl Sundberg

Dr. Carl Sundberg is the Executive Director/President of the Behavior Analysis Center for Autism, which has two centers in Central Indiana. This role involves overseeing skilled ABA therapists. Dr. Carl Sundberg is a…
I Want to Fire Everyone!

Last week I was at my breaking point. This week I feel like giving up. I want to fire everyone. Early Intervention, although we are fortunate to have such a program in NJ, is a difficult system to navigate. It does…
The Individualized Family Service Plan Update

How do you feel when someone says they cannot help your child - after you've asked for help and have no where else to turn? I felt like I was kicked in the stomach.
Highlight's from IMFAR 2011

Submission date: 5/16/11 Original title: Sound bites – Autism tidbits from IMFAR 201 There is a lot of talk about the need for therapies for adults with autism. A review of emerging adolescent therapies su…
A Rewarding Meal for Both of Us

When our son was first diagnosed with autism, we were very fortunate to find Mary, a wonderful therapist who worked with Kai and directed our home therapy program. For awhile, Kai was doing 30 hours of intensive ABA…
Autism Tip: Expanding Your Child's Language with Incidental Teaching

Incidental Teaching helps your child learn by by using his interests and natural motivations. When your child shows interest in an item or activity, it's a perfect opportunity to develop his language skills! Rethink…