If you had the choice between a mediocre school or an excellent school, which would you choose for your child? What if you had to drive 30 minutes farther each day for the excellent school? Knowing the impact that the difference in schools might have on your child’s...
When children with autism are ready to begin attending school there are several options to consider. These include public schools, private schools, and private schools for special needs students. [bctt tweet=”The first day of school is around the corner! Make...
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)? The mandatory age to start school in Texas is six years, and children with autism may be eligible to start public school at age three in the Preschool Program for Children with...
With school out and families on vacation, summer can mean more free time for children with autism. Activity Schedules are a great way to use that free time for children to have fun while practicing skills they have learned. The structure that Activity Schedules...
Autism Has Been Around for A While The first person diagnosed with autism was Donald Triplett. He was diagnosed in 1943, 79 years ago. Donald is also the subject of the book In A Different Key, which has been made into a movie. April was first designated as Autism...
