I cannot even begin to tell you how many misconcpetions there are about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I listed themost common misconceptions about ASD here: These are some of the many misconceptions about ASD, but I shared the most common ones around today. Now let me tell you the truth about ASD from my ownContinue reading “Beating misconceptions about ASD”
Category Archives: Important Info
Providing choices/Choice making
Did you know when you provide autistic people with choices that it teaches them various skills? During ABA therapy sessions, behavior analysts and RBTs should allow autistic client to choose which programs they want to work on. It allows autistic clients to lead their learning while behavior analysts and RBTs are getting goals accomplished fromContinue reading “Providing choices/Choice making”
Keys to a fun Thanksgiving
It’s about to be Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be an exciting and fun holiday, but it can be stressful for autistic people at the same time. Do you want to know some ways to help an autistic person have a good and fun Thanksgiving? Here are some ways to help out: What are some other waysContinue reading “Keys to a fun Thanksgiving”
Accommodations and accessibility for successful workplaces
Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 15 live with a least one disability, or that 42% of baby boomers over the age of 65 or older live with more than one disability? It is time for workplaces to include people with disabilities. Workplaces must provide accommodations and makeContinue reading “Accommodations and accessibility for successful workplaces”
Voting
It’s that time of the year when people vote and share their voices on important matters by using a ballot. People with disabilities should be voting like everyone else. Why you ask? Everyone’s input matters! In fact, people with disabilities have a lifetime’s worth of experience adapting and navigating the US systems of health care,Continue reading “Voting”
Seven dimensions of behavior in ABA
The seven dimensions of behavior help behavior analysts impact their clients through effective and research-supported interventions. Baer et al. (1968) shares the seven dimensions of behavior: generality, effective, technological, applied, conceptually systematic, analytic, and behavioral. Generality refers to generalization of behaviors and skills. A behavior analyst helps clients generalize their new behaviors/skills through multiple people,Continue reading “Seven dimensions of behavior in ABA”
Inclusive Companies
As part of National Employment Disability Awareness Month (NEDAM), there are many companies helping people with disabilities gain employment: Publix- The store allows people with disabilities to use assistive technology while working to communicate with colleagues and costumers. Also, they permit service animals in public spaces at the store. Learn more about their program here:Continue reading “Inclusive Companies”
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! I have been so fortunate to be working full time as a paraprofessional for a public school district in FL. Currently, I am in my second school year within the public school district in FL. I have continued to showcase my love and passion for working with studentsContinue reading “National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022”
Extracurricular activities
Want to know some benefits about extracurricular activities for the neurodiverse community? If not, extracurricular activities can benefit so much for the neurodiverse community. Extracurricular activities can provide neurodiverse individuals who struggle academically with opportunities to shine and grow. Plus, they provide opportunities for neurodiverse individuals to focus on their strengths and interests, develop skillsContinue reading “Extracurricular activities”
ABA services in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Many families request ABA services at school for their child, not just at home. How do you add ABA services into your child’s individualized education plan (IEP)? Here are the steps to take: Keep in mind that if your child is already receiving ABA therapy services outside of school, make sure your insurance company canContinue reading “ABA services in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)”
The World of Autism 