When parents and professionals want to reduce a problem behavior, they often choose a replacement behavior as part of the behavior plan. A replacement behavior allows the child to meet his or her needs using an appropriate behavior instead of the problem behavior. For example, if a child is crying because she wants a break, [...]
Tips for Facilitating a Successful Play-Date: http://www.act4autism.com/blog/2011/06/facilitating-a-successful-play-date/
Teaching Children with Autism: There’s an “app” for that? Smart phones and tablet computers (like the iphone and the ipad) are becoming increasingly useful in our busy, multi-tasking lives. Some parents of children with autism have found new ways of using these devices. App creators have started designing apps for children with autism. There are [...]
Good conversation skills are essential for meaningful social interaction. Children with High Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) have a unique set of challenges in the areas of social communication and conversation with peers. This article will give you specific tips for developing your child’s conversation skills. For children with HFA and AS, the [...]
Some of the most challenging behaviors to decrease are attention-seeking behaviors. Many children on the Autism Spectrum engage in specific behaviors designed to get reactions from parents, siblings, teachers, and other caregivers. The behaviors can range from silly to oppositional and aggressive in nature. This article will discuss how to identify attention-seeking behaviors, determine why [...]
How to Use a Reinforcement System: Another Tool for Your Behavior Toolbox One of the most effective and efficient ways of letting a child know that he or she is making good decisions is with a reinforcement system. In a reinforcement system a child gets to see the positive outcome of good behavior. A reinforcer [...]
One of the most important and helpful things parents can do for their child with Autism is give them plenty of opportunities to interact socially with others. Facilitated play dates are an excellent way to do this. Facilitating a play date involves helping your child interact socially when he needs the additional assistance. This might [...]
Self-stimulatory behavior refers to a wide range of behaviors that include repetitive vocal behaviors (e.g., saying “ticka ticka” or making truck noises), repetitive actions (e.g., hand flapping or body posturing), and repetitive play with objects (e.g., sprinkling torn pieces of paper or flipping a puzzle piece over many times). Research has shown that children may [...]
When used properly, time outs can be a very effective tool to keep in your behavior toolbox! Time out is an effective way to show your child that they did not make a good choice. Before you try a time out, it is important to know that there are many strategies may help [...]
