Setting a routine can be a challenge — a visual timer can make all the difference when executing day to day activities and getting back in the groove! Audible Time Timers   Ideal for timed activities or getting ready, our favorite Time Timers are perfect for individual use or classroom settings. Re…

Children and students have access to many resources that encourage them to socialize, however, they lose access to many of those resources, when they graduate and enter adulthood. The adult Autism community doesn’t have many resources that helps them make new friends and socialize. To help adu…

When I first heard about SAFMEDS, I wondered how they were different from standard use of flashcards. What I learned, in fact, is that the process is quite different, and it’s evidence-based! SAFMEDS is actually an acronym that means “Say All Fast Minute Each Day Shuffled.” (I know, I know…it doesn’…

We have the tools to save you time by showing the ins and outs of a verbal behavior program for those looking to learn how to implement or optimize one. Verbal Behavior Targets: A Tool to Teach Mands, Tacts & Intraverbals by Diana Luckevich, PhD is a vital resource for anyone teaching language t…

If you want to learn the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, this infographic should give you a good understanding of what is is, what are the experiences of people who have it, signs and symptoms, some statistics, history, therapies available for it, as well as some famous people who are on the spe…

Several people have difficulty tying their shoe laces because of Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson’s or other disabilities. A new set of sneakers from Nike, called HyperAdapt 1.0, are self-lacing shoes that can help people with disabilities tie their own shoe laces without depending on others. Unlike …

Over the years, I’ve seen several behavior intervention plans written and implemented. Typically, these plans include reinforcement for the desirable behavior, but I see the same mistakes crop up again and again. Here are a few common mistakes in implementing reinforcement to look out for: Fail to i…

Token economies are used in many different environments. They’re typically simple to implement and achieve desired results for behavior change, especially in autism classrooms. Furthermore, there are tons of research on how to best use them. If you want to get the best results while simultaneously p…

If you are a wheelchair user who also has an Apple Watch, you may have been looking forward to iOS 10 and watchOS 3 to enable wheelchair workouts on your Apple Watch. However, you may have noticed that the workouts didn’t show up when you updated both your phone and watch! That’s because…

Manual wheelchairs can be tough to maneuver on carpeted floors , in tight spaces in homes and offices, or even going up and down on short ramps. There is always the option to use powered wheelchairs but they are not always affordable. In order to make it easier and more convenient for manual wheelch…

// Creating effective meetings with your child’s BCBA and other service providers can be difficult. In this month’s ASAT feature, Preeti Chojar, Board Member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT), shares some valuable tips about how parents can make the most out of these me…

Finding effective treatments for their children with autism is one of the most difficult challenges parents face. In this month’s ASAT feature, Gina Green, PhD, BCBA-D and Lora Perry, MS, BCBA share insights about the many pseudoscience and antiscience theories and claims that are made about treatme…

This week, we’re pleased to share a piece from Kirt Manecke, author of one of our newest additions Smile & Succeed for Teens, who offers his advice and take on how to teach teens and tweens very important social skills such as handshaking and saying “please,” “thank you,&…

In the years immediately after a parent learns of a diagnosis of autism, it can be especially challenging to think of your child’s autism diagnosis long term. But as parents advocate for their child, and as practitioners work with the family to create goals for that child, the long term must b…