Many children with autism do not consistently look at others when communicating, which affects their ability to receive important nonverbal information from the speaker and also may affect the other speaker’s motivation to interact. Download this tip sheet for ideas you can incorporate into a child's routine to teach that eye contact can result in something pleasurable and meaningful. Read More
View the tip sheet to learn more about the various types of professionals who work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Each professional has a role to play in helping children develop. Read More
Watch as speech-language pathologists demonstrate the Rapid Series of Motor Activities (RSMA) approach to teaching preverbal children with ASD to talk. Read More
Use these practical tips to make playtime with your child with ASD enjoyable for everyone. The tips were gathered from Let's Talk, a practical guide for parents of young children with autism. Read More
Read this excerpt for an overview of natural environment intervention (NEI). Coverage includes NEI's legal foundations and a review of literature of effective practice when implementing NEI. An overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is offered, together with a discussion of research specifically related to NEI for young children with ASD. Read More
In this chapter excerpt, read about the importance of involving parents in the rehabilitation process for their child with a disability and learn how parent education programs are beneficial both the parent and the child. Read More
Excerpted from Freedom from Meltdowns, this chapter discusses strategies for preventing or averting public meltdowns, as well as causes of the most enigmatic behavioral challenges associated with autism, self-injury, and their prevention and treatment Read More
Read the excerpt and discover interventions that are particularly helpful for young children with autism who have difficulty with the acquisition of words. Read More
This chapter excerpt covers possible additional developmental disabilities and syndromes that a child with autism may present. Read More
An excerpt introducing Autism Intervention Every Day as a practical, real-world guide for parents of or professional assisting a young child is exhibiting red flags. Read More
