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Category: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Mommy, Cookie Publix, Please!

November 1, 2018October 8, 2019 Amy Nielsen

Amy shares how her son’s mand training in ABA therapy is increasing his independent communication skills.Continue reading Mommy, Cookie Publix, Please! →

Using ABA Strategies at Home: Part 2 – Analyzing the Data

October 9, 2018May 17, 2021 Amy Nielsen2 Comments

Amy shares what to do with the ABC data once you have collected it to help replace undesired behaviors.Continue reading Using ABA Strategies at Home: Part 2 – Analyzing the Data →

Using ABA Strategies at Home: Part 1 – ABC Data Collection

October 6, 2018May 17, 2021 Amy Nielsen2 Comments

Amy shares how to use Applied Behavior Analysis strategies at home to help replace undesired behaviors in children.Continue reading Using ABA Strategies at Home: Part 1 – ABC Data Collection →

Their Stories

September 30, 2018October 10, 2019 Amy Nielsen1 Comment

“Their Stories” is where we will celebrate the “Big Abilities” of children with developmental disabilities.Continue reading Their Stories →

Eating with Autism: The Happy Dance

September 21, 2018May 17, 2021 Amy Nielsen4 Comments

My husband and I often refer to Barclay’s food preferences as The Nursing Home Diet. Barclay prefers his food soft, bland, room temperature, and not much of it. But the truth is, up to 80 percent of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), like Barclay, are selective eaters. This is the result of numerous reasonsContinue reading Eating with Autism: The Happy Dance →

My Autism Diagnosis Story

September 21, 2018May 16, 2021 Amy Nielsen3 Comments

My name is Barclay. I am four years old and have Autism Spectrum Disorder. My mom is going to tell you the story of my diagnosis. I need to share this because I hope all children who have autism can get the help they need to be happy like me!

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