4/30/2013
Our Autism Awareness Month Spotlight Parent Discussion with Dr. Bridget Taylor was a huge success! Listen to Helen, mom of 5 yr old Emma, as she shared her inspiring story from the time of Emma's autism diagnosis to the present. Learn expert tips and advice from autism educator, Dr. Bridget Taylor.
4/03/2013
On March 29, 2012, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1 in 88 children in the US has an autism spectrum disorder. Chances are you or someone you know has been touched by autism in a very personal way.
3/20/2013
Want to cultivate your child's talent? Look for the activities your child already enjoys and expand on them!
3/13/2013
Help your child make more friends by teaching him these important social skills!
3/06/2013
Teaching your child to imitate may help enable her to learn new skills through observation!
2/27/2013
Children with autism often find it difficult to concentrate during group activities such as circle time, music class, and school assemblies. Here are a few tips to help him be more comfortable and attentive!
2/20/2013
Play is an important way for children to learn many cognitive, motor, language and social skills. Children with autism often need to be taught how to play.
2/13/2013
Encourage more spontaneous language with your child by teaching him not only how to answer questions, but also how to ask them.
2/06/2013
This week's tip shows you how to manage situations that require your child to wait when dining out.
1/30/2013
Family outings, such as going to a restaurant, present many challenges for children with autism
1/23/2013
A tip on how to incorporate exercise into a child's day
1/16/2013
Teach your child more effectively by following these simple strategies
1/9/2013
Preparing your child ahead of time can make getting a haircut a more enjoyable experience. Here are some ways to help your child get ready for his next haircut
1/2/2013
As winter approaches, here are a few skills that you can practice that will help prepare your child for the cold months ahead.
12/27/2012
Skills, such as matching and sorting, may seem to be appropriate just for beginning learners, but these lessons can be adapted, and made more challenging for advanced learners.
12/14/2012
The holidays can be fun, but it can also be a stressful time for children with autism and their families. Here are some tips to help your family enjoy the holiday season
12/14/2012
Because so many different skills are required to have a meaningful conversation, teaching these skills one at a time will help start your child off on the right foot.
11/07/2012
Several foundational skills your child needs to have a conversation with you.
10/31/2012
Special Halloween tips for tolerating costumes, trick or treating and more!
10/17/2012
For many parents, toilet training can seem like an overwhelming challenge, but using the right strategies can make it a fun and positive experience for both you and your child!
10/03/2012
Treatments based on Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, have the most research supporting their effectiveness.
9/12/2012
Encourage more spontaneous language with your child by teaching him not only how to answer questions, but also how to ask them.
9/04/2012
Waiting is a necessary life skill that can be difficult for a child with autism to learn. But with the right strategies, you can teach your child to wait patiently!
8/29/2012
Some great tips to help you get your child ready for the start of a successful academic school year!
8/22/2012
For your child to be able to tell you about his day, he must first have these prerequisite skills.
8/15/2012
Tips to help keep your child happy and engaged when you're on the go.
8/01/2012
Joint attention forms the foundation of social interactions and allows your child to share his thoughts and feelings with you.
7/11/2012
Imitation is the ability to copy someone else’s behavior. While this comes easily to most of us, for many children with autism, this can be quite a challenge.
7/05/2012
Teaching your child the correct way to vary pitch when speaking can help him express emotion as well as intent.
6/27/2012
When children with autism have difficulty expressing themselves, it can sometimes be due to a limited vocabulary. Help your child communicate more effectively by teaching her new words.
6/20/2012
Summer is finally here, and it's a great time to work on skills that will help your child stay active outdoors
6/14/2012
Our printable activity is the perfect gift to show dad how much we care.
6/06/2012
Structuring your child's free time is a great way to help him/her engage in productive and functional activities.
5/30/2012
Teaching your child to understand and recognize emotions can be challenging, and involves many steps. We hope this weeks tip makes taking those steps a little easier.
5/23/2012
Would you like your child to follow instructions involving multiple steps such as, "Come in, hang up your coat and wash your hands?"
5/16/2012
Learn to effectively transfer skills learned in the classroom into your child's everyday life.
5/09/2012
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate all of the love and joy a child brings into our lives. Taking time for fun activities is a great way to enjoy being with your child and get in an extra hug and a laugh on this special holiday. The best part is that play time can still be an opportunity to learn!
5/02/2012
Want to cultivate your child's talent? Look for the activities your child already enjoys and expand on them!
4/18/2012
On March 29, 2012, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1 in 88 children in the US has an autism spectrum disorder. Chances are you or someone you know has been touched by autism in a very personal way. In the last installment of our 3 part series, we will talk about Screening for Autism and some things you can do when an autism diagnosis is suspected.
4/11/2012
On March 29, 2012, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1 in 88 children in the US has an autism spectrum disorder. Chances are you or someone you know has been touched by autism in a very personal way. Last week, we showed you the Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). In the second installment of our 3 part series, we will show you some General Diagnostic Information about ASD.
4/04/2012
On March 29, 2012, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1 in 88 children in the US has an autism spectrum disorder. Chances are you or someone you know has been touched by autism in a very personal way. April is Autism Awareness Month. As part of our continuing effort to promote global awareness for autism, we are making our Training Video "An Introduction to Autism" available for family members, friends, educators and anyone who is interested in learning more about autism and the things they can do to screen young children for autism. In the first of this 3 part installment, we look at the Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
3/21/2012
Having a conversation requires many different skills that children with autism often struggle with. Teach these skills one at a time to help start your child off on the right foot.
3/14/2012
Play is an important way for children to learn many cognitive, motor, language and social skills. Children with autism often need to be taught how to play.
3/07/2012
Help your child make friends and maintain friendships by teaching him these important social skills.
2/29/2012
Children with autism often find it difficult to concentrate during group activities such as circle time, music class, and school assemblies. Here are a few tips to help him be more comfortable and attentive!
2/22/2012
Teaching your child to identify by pointing is a great place to start teaching expressive language!
2/15/2012
Help make reading a functional skill for your child by teaching him not just to read, but also to truly understand the words that he is reading.
2/8/2012
Teaching your child to observe, remember, and imitate behaviors is an important skill that will help him learn new things!
2/1/2012
To help prepare your child for fine motor skills such as writing and drawing, here are some skills that help develop strength and dexterity in his fingers and hands.
1/11/2012
This week you'll see some other possible functions of problem behavior, and more strategies so that you can manage your child's behavior
1/04/2012
For families of children with autism, dealing with problem behavior at home, school and in the community can be a challenge.
12/28/2011
This week's video shows you how to manage time spent waiting with your child when out at a restaurant.
12/21/2011
Family outings, such as going to a restaurant, present many challenges for children with autism
12/14/2011
Jamie Pagliaro, Executive VP of Rethink Autism, discusses the new Behavior Tracking feature. Learn how our system can help you to target, track, and evaluate behaviors using a variety of best-practice data collection procedures.
12/07/2011
Tips to help your child remember extended family members, act appropriately during gift giving and participate in family activities!
11/30/2011
Treatments based on Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, have the most research supporting their effectivness.
11/23/2011
An original Thanksgiving cartoon created by the children of our community.
11/02/2011
Having a conversation requires many different skills that children with autism often struggle with. Teach these skills one at a time to help start your child off on the right foot.
10/19/2011
Special Halloween tips for tolerating costumes, trick or treating and more!
10/04/2011
Waiting is a necessary life skill that can be difficult for a child with autism to learn. But with the right strategies, you can teach your child to wait patiently!
9/28/2011
Help your child make friends and maintain friendships by teaching him these important social skills.
9/13/2011
Children with autism often find it difficult to concentrate during group activities such as circle time, music class, and school assemblies. Here are a few tips to help him be more comfortable and attentive!
8/30/2011
Some great tips to help you get your child ready for the start of a successful academic school year!
8/17/2011
Give your child a head start on the new school year by practicing home and classroom skills ahead of time!
8/10/2011
For many parents, toilet training can seem like an overwhelming challenge, but using the right strategies can make it a fun and positive experience for both you and your child!
7/27/2011
If your child is having difficulty using language to label things such as colors, it can help to start with a receptive language skill such as identifying colors by pointing.
7/13/2011
Play is an important way for children to learn many cognitive, motor, language and social skills. Children with autism often need to be taught how to play.
7/06/2011
Promoting independent living skills as your child matures is a great way to increase his level of responsibility and confidence!
6/29/2011
Treatments based on Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, have the most research supporting their effectiveness.
6/22/2011
Summer is finally here, and it's a great time to work on skills that will help your child stay active outdoors!
6/15/2011
Happy Father's Day from all of us at Rethink Autism!
06/07/2011
Father's Day is just around the corner and lots of dads will be receiving ties and mugs but no gift would mean more to a dad on this special day than a homemade one from his child.
6/1/2011
Learn to effectively transfer skills learned in the classroom into your child's everyday life.
05/25/2011
Children with autism often have difficulty varying their pitch when speaking. Help your child express emotion as well as intent by teaching him to speak with correct intonation.
5/18/2011
Many of our language, social and play skills are learned naturally by imitating others. But for children with autism who have difficulty with imitation, this crucial skill has to be taught.
5/10/2011
When children with autism have difficulty expressing themselves, it can sometimes be due to a limited vocabulary. Help your child communicate more effectively by teaching him new words in a variety of ways.
4/28/2011
See clear, step-by-step instructions on how to teach color-by-number activities with our printable Mother's Day greeting card!
4/20/2011
In the final installment of our Autism Awareness series, "Every Day Counts, Everyone Can Help," we offer practical strategies to make a difference in a child's life right away.
4/13/2011
In part two of our Autism Awareness series, "Every Day Counts, Everyone Can Help" we focus on a crucial aspect of awareness for parents: recognizing the early signs of autism.
4/06/2011
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we put together a video series "Every Day Counts, Everyone Can Help"
In part one, our host, Dr. Hannah Hoch, BCBA-D explains what autism is, and how it affects the children's development.
3/22/2011
An important prerequisite to following multi-step instructions is following two-step instructions.
3/16/2011
Want to cultivate your child's talent? Look for the activities your child already enjoys and expand on them!
3/08/2011
Teach your child to understand and recognize his emotions and those of the people around him.
2/23/2011
When your child shows interest in an item or activity, it's a perfect opportunity to develop his language skills!
2/15/2011
Getting a child with autism to initiate a conversation with you can often be very challenging. One way to encourage more spontaneous language is to teach your child not only how to answer questions, but also how to ask questions.
2/09/2011
Help make reading a truly functional skill for your child by teaching him not just to read, but to understand the words that he is reading.
2/02/2011
Joint attention forms the foundation of social interactions and allows your child to share his thoughts and feelings with you.
1/26/2011
Would you like your child to tell you about his day, like what he did at school or what he saw on a field trip? Before he can do this, he must first have a few prerequisite skills.
1/18/2011
At first glance, skills such as matching and sorting may seem to be appropriate just for beginning learners, but these lessons can be adapted and made more challenging for advanced learners.
1/12/2011
Tips to help keep your child happy and engaged when you're on the go.
1/04/2011
Structuring your child's free time is a great way to help him/her engage in productive and functional activities.
12/29/2010
We wish you and your family a happy, healthy and successful 2011!
12/21/2010
Many children with autism are unable, or find it challenging to learn a new skill just from seeing it demonstrated by someone else. Teaching your child to observe, remember, and imitate behaviors is an important skill that will help him learn new things!
12/13/2010
While many of us enjoy the holidays as a break from our usual routines, children with autism may find this time unpredictable and difficult to navigate. Here are some suggestions to help your family address these challenges and enjoy the holidays!
12/08/2010
Help develop strength and dexterity in your child's fingers and hands
12/01/2010
Help prepare your child for the cold months ahead.
11/22/2010
We are proud to present the first Thanksgiving cartoon created by the children of our community!
11/16/2010
Teaching these conversation skills one at a time will help start your child off on the right foot.
11/10/2010
Children with autism often find it difficult to concentrate during group activities such as circle time, music class, and school assemblies. Here are a few tips to help him be more comfortable and attentive!
11/03/2010
Several foundational skills your child needs to have a conversation with you.
10/22/2010
Special Halloween tips for tolerating costumes, trick or treating and more!
10/19/2010
Encourage your child's non-verbal communication and language skills.
10/12/2010
Incidental Teaching uses your child's natural motivations to help teach skills such as expanding language.
10/06/2010
Children with autism may require extra help with social skills such as meeting new people, making friends, and interacting with other children.
9/28/2010
Waiting is a necessary life skill that encourages appropriate behavior at home, in school and in the community
9/22/2010
Learn to effectively transfer skills learned in the classroom into your child's everyday life.
9/9/2010
Help increase yours, and your child's quality of life by encouraging chores and activities that increase his independence!
9/1/2010
Preparing ahead of time can make going to the salon a more enjoyable experience. This video features several helpful ways to make your child more calm and comfortable while getting a haircut.
8/25/2010
Practice these home and classroom skills ahead of time and make your child's school year even more productive and rewarding!
8/16/2010
Ensure a successful school year by practicing key academic skills at home!
8/10/2010
Advanced social skills that can help your child make new friends.
7/27/2010
Teaching your child pretend play enhances creativity, use of language and social skills!
7/13/2010
Follow a few simple strategies…
6/30/2010
A great way to expand your child's vocabulary and encourage spontaneous language is to teach him how to ask questions.
6/23/2010
Summer is finally here and children will be spending more time outdoors.
6/16/2010
Father's Day is this Sunday! We would like to take a moment and show our appreciation to fathers for all the hard work that you do.
6/1/2010
Would you like your child to be able to tell you what he did today at school?
5/6/2010
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and we would like to take a moment and show our appreciation for all the hard work that you do.
Thank you!
4/30/2010
Teach your child how to make gifts and even breakfast in bed.
4/22/2010
As Autism Awareness Month draws to a close, we hope you have enjoyed meeting Trina McField and her two sons,
Chance and Chad, in the first three segments of our Autism Awareness series.
4/15/2010
In part three we hear the story of Trina McField, the mother of Chance and Chad. Trina decided to take an active role in her
son's autism treatment, found rethink autism, and began using our treatment tools to work one-on-one with Chance.
4/8/2010
In this second installment of our four-part series, you will see what the early signs of autism look like when we meet twin brothers,
Chance and Chad. When prompted to complete simple tasks, Chad, who is typically developing, completes the tasks easily. Chance, however,
displays many of the early signs of autism.
4/1/2010
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and in the spirit of raising awareness we've produced a short,
four-part video series to help educate families about autism. Parents can use these videos to learn early warning
signs of autism, and potentially access treatment sooner rather than later.
3/25/2010
This week's video shows you how to manage time spent waiting with your child when out at a restaurant.
3/18/2010
Family outings, such as going to a restaurant, present many challenges for children with autism.
3/11/2010
Children with autism may sometimes have less developed social and/or motor skills that can cause them to miss out on team sports and other physical fitness activities.
3/4/2010
Establishing a morning routine for your child with autism is a great way to increase independence, as well as make sure everyone gets out of the house on time.
2/25/2010
Would you like to learn to use rewards more effectively?
2/18/2010
Did you have a chance to watch last weeks tip on problem behavior?
2/11/2010
Would you like to learn how to manage your child's problem behavior?
2/4/2010
Toilet training can be an overwhelming challenge
1/28/2010
Would you like teach your child to help out with household chores?
1/21/2010
Would you like your child to follow instructions with more than one step?
1/13/2010
Want to help your child with autism communicate?
1/7/2010
Want to encourage your child’s speech development?
1/1/2010
Want to encourage your child’s speech development?