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.

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AST 7/8/21 AST 7/8/21

Women in Behavior Analysis with Devon Sundberg

Devon Sundberg, M.S., BCBA is the founder of the groundbreaking (and long overdue) Women in Behavior Analysis Conference (WIBA). Devon shares how raising three daughters helped open her eyes to how gendered life can be (including party food).

AST 7/1/21 AST 7/1/21

Easy Healthy—and Tasty—Treats to Make with Your Kids on the Fourth of July

Try these four easy, tasty treats to make the Fourth of July fun and festive for your child with autism.

AST 6/23/21 AST 6/23/21

Sensory Processing Issues and Summer: Sand, Sweat, Fireworks … Oh, My!

From applying sunscreen to digging in sand and splashing in water, summer activities can challenge sensory-sensitive kids with autism. What can help?

AST 6/17/21 AST 6/17/21

What in the World Is a Behavior Tech?

If you like helping kids and want to make a difference, then a job as a behavior technician may be the right fit for you. Learn what this entry-level job in healthcare entails.

AST 6/15/21 AST 6/15/21

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.

AST 6/2/21 AST 6/2/21

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.

AST 5/28/21 AST 5/28/21

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.

AST 5/26/21 AST 5/26/21

Autism Help at Home: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Teaching Progressive Muscle Relaxation to children with autism. Presented by Behavior Analyst Katherine Johnson, BCBA.

AST 5/26/21 AST 5/26/21

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.

AST 5/25/21 AST 5/25/21

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?

AST 5/20/21 AST 5/20/21

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.

AST 5/14/21 AST 5/14/21

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.

Parent Resources

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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