Parent Resources
The resources included here provide information about some of our instructional and clinical practices, in addition to tips and tools for parents and caregivers raising kids with autism. Many of the sources come from our partner, Trellis Services, which provides ABA treatment for children with autism in Maryland. Others come from LEARN Behavioral, a national organization made up of leading providers in autism treatment (including Trellis Services and the Trellis School) and from trusted sources like Autism Speaks and Pathfinders for Autism.
What is Applied Behavior Analysis? (Autism Speaks)
What is Verbal Behavior Therapy? (Autism Speaks)
Autism by Age (Pathfinders for Autism)
A Parent’s Guide to Autism (Autism Speaks)
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What is Self-Determination?
BCBA Katherine Johnson helps break down what "Self-Determination" is in relation to the ethics and codes of medical practice.
Breathing Technique to Help You Remain Calm When Your Child is Having a Tantrum
Behavior Analyst Katherine Johnson teaches a simple breathing technique called the Physiological Sigh to keep you calm when your child with autism is having a tantrum or meltdown.
Autism Help at Home: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Teaching Progressive Muscle Relaxation to children with autism. Presented by Behavior Analyst Katherine Johnson, BCBA.
Autism Help at Home: Manding (Part 2)
Teaching Manding to children with autism. Presented by Katherine Johnson, BCBA.
Autism Help at Home: Manding (Part 1)
Teaching Manding to children with autism. Presented by Katherine Johnson, BCBA.
Autism Help at Home: Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Using Natural Environment Teaching (NET) for children with autism. Presented by Katherine Johnson, BCBA.