Help young learners recognize size, color, patterns and logic!   *Promotion is valid until July 17th  2017 at 11:59pm ET. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases, combined with any other offers, transferred, refunded, or redeemed and/or exchanged for cash or credit. Different Roads to Lea…

If someone asks you what Autism is, how do you explain it? Do you give them just the definition of it or explain it by giving examples? How do you simplify it for a child, a brand new parent or someone who doesn’t understand disabilities? This video below shows an introductory and simplified e…

Lechal, an innovative Indian brand from Ducere Technologies has introduced a one-of-its-kind product for those who love to explore new places. They have literally brought navigation to your feet! The Lechal pods can be used in the Lechal insoles that are then placed inside the sports shoes. The pods…

In working with individuals with autism, my goal is always to help them move towards independence. Recently, I was speaking with a colleague about an intervention I had done in which a child independently began his bedtime routine (brushing teeth, changing into pajamas, etc.) when his VibraLite watc…

We often talk about supporting children with autism, sensory processing dysfunction, ADHD, and other diagnoses, but children grow up to be adults, and often continue to need ongoing therapeutic support. Weighted blankets can help support the needs of children and adults alike. The benefits of weight…

Help your learner navigate their town, shop for groceries and tell time with these fun and educational games! *Promotion is valid until July 10th  2017 at 11:59pm ET. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases, combined with any other offers, transferred, refunded, or redeemed and/or exchanged f…

This week, Leanne Page M.Ed, BCBA, offers advice on how to avoid prompt dependence.  This piece originally appeared on bsci21.org. “Dear Behavior BFF, I am not a parent myself but am writing you about my nephew. My sister and brother in law are constantly telling him what to say. “Tell her thank yo…

Help young learners sharpen their critical thinking skills! *Promotion is valid until July 3rd  2017 at 11:59pm ET. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases, combined with any other offers, transferred, refunded, or redeemed and/or exchanged for cash or credit. Different Roads to Learning reser…

As adults, we’re fairly accustomed to contracts for car loans, new employment, or updates to our smartphones. But contracts can also be beneficial in the classroom setting. A contingency contract is defined as “a mutually agreed upon document between parties (e.g., parent and child) that specifies a…

Over the last three years or so, there have been several technological innovations geared towards helping blind people navigate, and continued innovation in that space is  keeping things exciting. Recently, a team of researchers from MIT came up with a prototype wearable system that helps blind peop…

This article first appeared on Harkla.co. Harkla makes weighted blankets for Autism, Anxiety, and ADHD. Sensory integration is the process through which we sense the world around us. We use our sensory organs to receive information and, on a higher level, we organize it so we understand our surround…

  These books are perfect for helping young learners strengthen their communications skills!   *Promotion is valid until June 26th 2017 at 11:59pm ET. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases, combined with any other offers, transferred, refunded, or redeemed and/or exchanged for cas…

With the average hearing aid costing $3,000 for just one ear, those with hearing loss often suffer in silence, unaware of the many affordable personal sound amplification products (PSAPs) available at a fraction of the cost. To increase awareness and help people hear better, Harris Communications ha…

In this month’s ASAT feature, Maithri Sivaraman and Ruth Donlin offer advice on selecting the best games for children with ASD. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and like the…