Behavior & Structure

May 103 min read

Tips on Solving Behavior Problems

Over and over, I get asked the same vague questions when a parent or teacher asks me to help them with a behavior problem. The questions lac

Feb 122 min read

29 Days of Joy

Embracing Joy and Happiness in Childhood: Introducing Autism Digest's Days of Joy Calendar for 2024 In the bustling world we live in, the...

Feb 53 min read

Defining “Idealism” in raising Special Needs kids

What does “Idealism” look like in raising special needs kids? Would it be ok for special needs kids to get segregated, get away with...

Jan 152 min read

Supporting the Emotional Development of Neurodivergent Children: Strategies for Caregivers

by Elizabeth Sautter, M.A. CCC-SLP The emotional development of neurodivergent children requires a compassionate and understanding...

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Holidays with your Child on the Autism Spectrum

By Krisshonda Odufuwa, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA,m SLP-Assistant October- Trick or Treat? October kicks off the start of many things children on...

Aug 9, 20232 min read

Managing Tantrums in Public: The Stares

By Krisshonda Odufuwa, M.Ed., BCBA., LBA., SLP-Assistant Whether you are a parent of one or six children or a parent of a child with...

May 31, 20234 min read

"How to Use 1950s Methods for Teaching Social Skills to Children that Impacted Me"

www.autismdigest.com | February 2023 – April 2023 W hen I was in elementary school during the 1950’s, all children were taught basic...

Feb 16, 20234 min read

Where There's Echolalia, There's Hope!

By Shoshana Levin Fox, EdD “Do you want more carrots?” Ben’s mother asks, as she reaches across the table to serve him. “Do you want more...

Jan 27, 20233 min read

Solving Difficult Behavior Problems in Non-verbal Teenagers and Adults with Autism

The first step when non-verbal teenagers and adults with autism break down is to determine what is causing an outburst or a meltdown....

Dec 12, 20224 min read

Vision: An Autism Super-Strength

by Lois Jean Brady -- Autism Digest August 2021 I’m guessing it’s no news to parents that people with autism can have unbelievable...

Oct 6, 20223 min read

What You Must Know About Emergencies and Disasters Before They Happen

For individuals who generally need routine, predictability, and clarity, a high-intensity emergency can be extremely destabilizing

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