The PICCOLO (Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes) is a measure of developmentally supportive parenting interactions that are theoretically and empirically linked with children’s early development. Now, PICCOLO has been tested with 87 mothers of infants age 3–9 months. Learn more about the reliability and validity… Read More
Download a roundup of 10 of our best IEP tip sheets, adapted from Brookes books and Inclusion Lab posts. Great for sharing with parents and colleagues, these sheets are helpful reminders of best practices for IEP meetings. Read More
How can you make the most of school meetings and sidestep some of the most common pitfalls? Read More
Siblings are critical, lifelong sources of support for people with disabilities—they’re usually in the lives of their brothers and sisters much longer than anyone else. Read More
Read this chapter excerpt for guidance with supporting families through the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce process, insight into universal parenting practices, and supports for designing individualized intervention for challenging behavior within the family context. Read More
This chapter describes how to assist your child with autism in coping with time difficulties. Strategies include planning ahead, using fewer words, keeping calm, and allowing more time. Read More
In this interview, Dr. Barrera tells us her inspiration behind developing the skilled dialogue concept, while Dr. Kramer explains how skilled dialogue is distinct from other approaches to diversity. Read More
Use these practical tips to judge the appropriateness of a treatment or intervention approach recommended for your child. The tips were gathered from Let's Talk, a practical guide for parents of young children with autism. 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
This chapter describes the communication and social symptoms of autism and how they are evaluated. Types of tests, including standardized tests, criterion-referenced tests, and play assessments, are described. Read More
