These days, technology is so portable that kids can take their favorite streaming movies and television shows with them to the park. The problem is that, while portable technology is great for watching videos and learning, it is not so great for developing physical and social skills. Parents need to strike a balance between tablet…
Parents of people with autism must become accustomed to simplifying directions they give to their loved ones. When parents learn to phrase things in ways that their children can easily understand, then it prevents confusion and helps the child to expand that simplicity to other parts of the language. Teaching a child to take…
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As people with autism start to grow and develop, it is helpful to get them involved in activities that allow them to take care of themselves in some capacity. Children respond to chores in different ways, but most children enjoy the idea of being counted on to be responsible for themselves. The key to developing…
When the winter melts away and spring is in the air, there is also a feeling of excitement that makes people want to go outside and rediscover nature. The winter snow has wiped everything clean and the world feels new again. For a person with autism, spring is an excellent time to learn new skills…
New York, NY (March 28, 2018) – In acknowledgment of World Autism Awareness Month, the Eden II & Genesis Foundation will be hosting its annual Dine Out 4 Autism initiative throughout the month of April. Dine Out 4 Autism is a community-wide fundraising event that brings together restaurants and diners to help raise funds and…
Kids need healthy social skills to learn how to interact with each other, forge meaningful relationships, and learn new and positive things that they might not learn from school or home. The difficult part with any child is teaching them how to be sociable without allowing them to think that telling family secrets is a…
The process of teaching a person with autism something new can be difficult, but it is certainly not impossible. One of the methods for teaching that makes learning anything easier is the use of reinforcers. We feel that it is extremely important that parents pay attention to the reinforcers that elicit positive responses so that…
When children reach the age of 12 months, they are expected to have a vocabulary of approximately 50 words that they can use to convey thoughts and needs. Over time, those 50 words blossom into a vocabulary that is put into working sentences. A child that has difficulty verbally conveying simple ideas by the age…
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a very popular form of behavioral therapy that has been used successfully for many people with autism. It is a process that enhances positive behavior while diminishing the effects of aggressive or unwanted behavior. Because it is a process that focuses on endorsing the right kinds of reactions in a…