Fall brings change. For some Fall is an admired time of year as we slip out of Summer weather and kids go back to a more structured life! For others it brings mounting stress and worry about their child’s potential success or failure in new learning environments. Has enough been done, is my child ready,…
***This is a repost from Autism Speaks Click here to View*** Expert Q&A: Understanding emotional regulation in autism May 19, 2022 Emotional regulation is the ability to cope with situations that cause emotions like stress, anxiety or frustration. Sometimes, people with autism have a harder time regulating their emotions. They may rely on unique self-soothing strategies…
You know that feeling when you’ve gone for a long run and finally get some water or when your mom is baking cookies all day and then tells you that you can have one when you’re all done with homework? These are examples of motivating operations in action; one naturally occurring and one set up…
Activities Autism to Celebrate Labor Day With all the hustle and bustle of parades, barbecues, fireworks, flags, and vacations Labor Day can be disorienting and overwhelming for children with Autism. Then consider that the concept of employment and the meaning behind Labor Day can be tricky for little ones to understand. To help your child on…
Children with Autism may have difficulty demonstrating a needed response in environments and situations not included when learning that response. When this is the case, generalization is the skill lacking here. This can present itself in many ways such as across people, materials used, physical locations and ways in which opportunities to respond are stated…
National Autism Awareness Month 2016 National Autism Awareness Month (NAAM) is right around the corner! Every April, communities across the nation come together to bring awareness and support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). April 2nd marks the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day, acknowledging Autism as a growing global health priority. Numerous events and…
Preparing for the upcoming holidays As we approach the holiday season, it is important to consider how these schedule changes will impact your child with Autism. Family gatherings, consecutive days off school, and visitors in your home are exciting, but may be stressful for individuals with Autism or that otherwise have a hard time processing…
We’ve all heard about the increase of Autism over the years. The exact causes of Autism and reasons behind the increase in diagnosis of Autism remain uncertain. However, we have learned much about correlations or lack of correlations between Autism and environmental, biological, or genetic factors in recent years. Much of the research that has…
Applied Behavior Analysis can be used to encourage a positive change in behavior for individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Learn more about Applied Behavior Analysis in Kansas City with Aspire Behavioral Solutions. Are you interested in learning more about Applied Behavior Analysis in Kansas City but don’t know where to start? Aspire Behavioral Solutions provides…