Misconceptions about ABA Therapy There’s controversy around ABA therapy, a controversy I’d like to offer some perspective on. Is ABA perfect? No, but does it mean we should cancel ABA…
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Charlie, I can’t promise that I’ll be the perfect mother at all times, but I promise I’ll do my best. I can’t promise to always make the right decisions for how…
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Bullying and the dark side of the Neurodiversity Movement This is a post I’ve been meaning to write for a while but didn’t. I couldn’t. Partly because I was scared of…
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Thank you I Vaccinate for sponsoring this post and helping me spread awareness of the importance of vaccinations for children. Making decisions as a mom When I became a mom, I quickly…
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Charlie’s birthday was March 29th…. Happy birthday to the sweetest little boy On March 29th, Charlie turned 5 years old. He was a small baby, weighing a whopping 6lbs 4oz after…
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Being an autism mom Raising a nonverbal autistic child is emotionally draining. It’s hard for all parties involved. It’s hard for Charlie who can’t communicate beyond basic needs (like “I want…
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What to do if you’re worried about your child’s development? Today, I’d like to share with you a story of hope for all the moms whose children have developmental delays. I’d…
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Autism Intensive speech program A little while back I decided to start keeping track of new skills Charlie develops in a diary. This month, he’s actually made real progress on his…
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What is ABA therapy? Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, or ABA, is the #1 recommended therapy for children on the autism spectrum. Therapists use positive reinforcement to reward wanted behaviors. Before we take…