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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One Dad’s Story: Giving Back Helped My Family Heal
When Steve Olson lost his wife to brain cancer, he quit his high-stress job in Silicon Valley, moved with his daughters to Arizona, and discovered the healing powers of giving back.
4 Steps to Swim Safety for Your Child with Autism
Children and adults with autism face a high risk of accidental drowning—and death. How can you make summer safe? Start with these 4 steps.
Transitioning to Summer: 5 Tips to Make It a Success
With summer fast approaching, how can you create a routine to help your child with autism stay engaged -- and ultimately thrive? Consider these 5 tips.
Autism Help at Home: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Teaching Progressive Muscle Relaxation to children with autism. Presented by Behavior Analyst Katherine Johnson, BCBA.
Supporting Autistic Individuals from High School to Adulthood with Dan McManmon
In this episode, we talk with President of the College Internship Program (CIP), Dan McManmon, one of the world’s most comprehensive transition programs for young adults on the autism spectrum and learning differences.
Easing Your Child Back Into Life Post-Pandemic
For children with autism, the sudden reentry into everyday socialization post-pandemic may seem downright terrifying. What strategies can you use to help ease your child back into life?
How Parents and Caregivers of Kids with Autism Cope with Stress
Research shows that parents of kids with autism experience higher stress and related health problems. These strategies can help parents cope.
Christian Tsetsos Shares Stories from His Life on the Spectrum
Christian Tsetsos works as an insurance authorization coordinator for the head office of LEARN’s Behavioral Concepts (BCI) in Worcester, Massachusetts, while serving, on the side, as a neurodiversity advocate and Asperger’s/autism speaker.
Girls and Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Research with Dr. Ronit Molko
In this episode, we talk with psychologist and author, Dr. Ronit Molko to explore recent research into girls with autism and how our approach to diagnosis and treatment needs to evolve.
Understanding the Evolution of ABA
In the autism field, the services market has evolved and expanded, leading to significant variety among ABA providers. Consequently, the term “ABA” has become associated with a broad spectrum of services, some of which do not meet the standards and definitions of true applied behavior analysis.
A Special Mother’s Day Interview with Becky Schoenfeldt
In a recent interview, Becky talked about her journey with autism, the pitfalls and triumphs along the way, and the lessons learned as both a parent and practitioner in the field. In honor of Mother’s Day, she gives advice to other moms—and all parents and caregivers of kids with autism—about the challenges and rewards.
Create a Calm-Down Kit for Your Child with Autism
As parents and caregivers, we’re hard-wired to respond to our children’s cries with efforts to comfort and soothe. Nothing is more frustrating, however, than when our efforts fall short—and our child spirals into a meltdown. What can help? In a few words: a calm-down kit.