Pod 36: My Conversation with Rosemarie Griffin of ABA Speech

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Rose is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice- ABA SPEECH. ABA SPEECH provides specialized in person and teletherapy speech therapy services across 10 states including California, Ohio and Florida.  Rose is the creator of the Autism OutreachContinue reading Pod 36: My Conversation with Rosemarie Griffin of ABA Speech

My Recent Conversation with The Autism Dad, Rob Gorski

Amy Nielsen

Recently, I had the pleasure of a follow-up conversation with The Autism Dad, Rob Gorksi. In our discussion we talked about my family’s experience with COVID and how families impacted by autism often receive judgmental comments from others! We also discussed some new services offered through Collaborative Corner that might be beneficial for your exceptional needs child.
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How to Explain Autism Spectrum Disorder to a Child – Part 2

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Explaining Autism Spectrum Disorder to children can be challenging as ASD is so complex. So I created a resource to help make it easier. I took the familiar story of Goldilocks, giving her characteristics that someone on the spectrum might exhibit. This free resource includes an audio version of the story, a free downloadable PDF of the story and a detailed Discussion Guide. Continue reading How to Explain Autism Spectrum Disorder to a Child – Part 2

How to Explain Autism Spectrum Disorder to a Child – Part 1

Amy Nielsen1 Comment

Explaining Autism Spectrum Disorder to children can be challenging as ASD is so complex. So I created a resource to help make it easier. I took the familiar story of Goldilocks, giving her characteristics that someone on the spectrum might exhibit. This free resource includes an audio version of the story, a free downloadable PDF of the story and a detailed Discussion Guide. Continue reading How to Explain Autism Spectrum Disorder to a Child – Part 1

Podcast 13: Making Screentime Interactive for Children with Developmental Delays

Amy Nielsen

Children love their favorite shows, and that interest is very motivating to them. Yet passively watching even educational programs isn’t doing their brains any favors. However, if you get them off the couch moving and interacting with these shows then something interesting happens: they flip a cognitive switch! And bonus, this process gives you permission to buy toys!Continue reading Podcast 13: Making Screentime Interactive for Children with Developmental Delays

Podcast 12: Autism and Rigid Routines

Amy Nielsen

You know that feeling when your routine gets disrupted? Usually it’s not a good one. That is also the case for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When there are changes to their routines, these kids can become very rigid and non-flexible in dealing with them. But don’t worry; we’ve got some strategies right here so you won’t have to go through this alone!Continue reading Podcast 12: Autism and Rigid Routines