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Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

July 22, 2021July 24, 2021 bigabilities

If you’ve ever had to explain autism to a child, you know it can be very difficult. Autism is very complex. But if you have a child with autism you’ve probably had to do just that. Maybe it was explain autism to your child’s sibling, or a cousin, or a friend.

It Takes a Village: How to Build a Support System for Your Exceptional Needs Family

July 20, 2021 bigabilities

Raising a child with a developmental disability, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is often overwhelming for parents and caregivers. They need all the help they can get. I know I am one of them.

Top 5 Free Autism Resources in 2021

April 22, 2021May 14, 2021 bigabilities

Raising a child with a developmental disability such as Autism Spectrum Disorder can have a huge impact on a family’s finances. Families of children on the spectrum often have less income because one parent may need to leave the workforce to be the primary caregiver. In addition, the expenses of an ASD diagnosis can spanContinue reading Top 5 Free Autism Resources in 2021 →

Sally’s Room, Written and Illustrated by M.K. Brown, Narrated by Amy Nielsen

April 21, 2021May 14, 2021 bigabilities

I speak with parents all the time about optimizing their home environment to help their exceptional needs family thrive. Often I use the children’s book, Sally’s Room, written by M. K. Brown, as an example of why an organized and tidy environment is so important for our children with exceptional needs.

Autism and Eloping: What it is, Why Children on the Spectrum Are Prone to It, and How to Minimize the Risks

August 15, 2020May 17, 2021 bigabilities

Today, as my husband and I stood in the garage about to put our 5-year-old son in his stroller for a walk he did something he never had before, but something I’d been terrified he eventually might.Continue reading Autism and Eloping: What it is, Why Children on the Spectrum Are Prone to It, and How to Minimize the Risks →

Keeping Children With Special Needs Safe at Home with Child Senior Safety

August 1, 2020May 17, 2021 bigabilities2 Comments

If you are the parent of a child with a physical, cognitive or developmental disability, home safety can be a concern. Fortunately, Bob from Child Senior Safety is here to help!Continue reading Keeping Children With Special Needs Safe at Home with Child Senior Safety →

The Maxtrix Bed by Maxwood Furniture

July 2, 2020February 6, 2022 bigabilities

You can’t go wrong with the Maxtrix bed from Maxwood furniture. It’s a safe, affordable, and comfortable option for your growing little one that will last through years of childhood. Here’s my review of it!Continue reading The Maxtrix Bed by Maxwood Furniture →

Using Visual Schedules For Children With Autism

December 31, 2019May 28, 2021 bigabilities2 Comments

Learn how to use visual schedules and the benefits it can bring for children with autism.Continue reading Using Visual Schedules For Children With Autism →

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

October 9, 2018May 17, 2021 bigabilities2 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 bigabilities2 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 →

Using Photos and Videos to Create Social Stories

September 27, 2018May 18, 2021 bigabilities4 Comments

Amy shares how social story videos help her son with new and/or challenging experiences and offers step-by-step suggestions for creating your own.
Continue reading Using Photos and Videos to Create Social Stories →

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