Sleep Challenges Research has demonstrated that anywhere between 44-83% of children with autism have problems with sleep (Couturier et al., 2005; Krakowiak, Goodlin-Jones, Hertz-Picciotto, Croen, & Hansen, 2008). Families who have a child with autism may experience problems with their …
When we talk about motor skills, we often break it down into two types: gross motor skills, or physical movements that use the whole body, and fine motor skills, which are movements that use the small muscles of the hands. …
There are multiple interventions out there being used to treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This can make it tough to choose the best one for your child. Interventions that have been vigorously studied and recognized as effective treatments in peer-reviewed …
We brought Dora the Explorer with us to this year’s Walk Now for Autism Speaks Canada on September 29th in Stanley Park. We were glad to see so many smiling faces supporting such a great cause. Watch the slideshow below …
As we’ve discussed in previous posts, school transitions can be tough. Even the most thorough transition plans can go awry, for any number of reasons. If this has happened with your child’s transition to a new grade or school here …
Why is it so important to plan for your child’s transition to kindergarden? Transitions can be very stressful for families, especially when there are unique needs that may need to be condidered. One way to reduce the stress of …
Odds are, you’ve been asked to participate in research at some point in your life. Scientific research is the backbone of many fields, including that of Applied Behaviour Analysis, and those fields often rely on voluntary participation in research for …
Last week on our blog, we talked about how professionals can best offer help to families. This week, we’re focusing on what families want to know more about. I was honoured to be asked to give a presentation to Early …