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 9/30/21 AST 9/30/21

10 Top-Performing Podcast Episodes About Autism

In honor of our 100th podcast milestone on All Autism Talk, we share 10 of our most popular episodes.

AST 9/30/21 AST 9/30/21

Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra Moore - Navigating Autism

Dr. Temple Grandin returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, Navigating Autism which is a collaboration with psychologist Debra Moore who has done extensive work with children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum.

AST 9/28/21 AST 9/28/21

Reframing Your Child’s Intense Interests as a Strength

How can you leverage your autistic child’s intense interests to enrich their lives? Here, we share strategies and research.

AST 9/22/21 AST 9/22/21

Spotlight on Diversity in ABA: An Interview with Angela Parker

Angela Parker, a behavior analyst at AST, discusses how she makes diversity, equity, and inclusion part of her work treating kids with ASD.

AST 9/17/21 AST 9/17/21

An Outsider’s Path to Feeling Embraced as a Hispanic-American-Autistic

Embracing your heritage and your autism diagnosis can help you cope when your worlds collide, advises Dana Trick, a first-generation Mexican-Canadian-American.

AST 9/15/21 AST 9/15/21

Addressing the Cultural Needs of Families with Autism

Corina Jimenez-Gomez, faculty at Auburn University, and Lauren Beaulieu a behavior analyst for 20 years join us to discuss the importance of culturally responsive services in ABA.

AST 9/10/21 AST 9/10/21

How to Manage a Career, While Raising a Child with Autism

Some semblance of a work-life balance, while raising a child with ASD, is tough to achieve, but it’s possible.

AST 9/7/21 AST 9/7/21

9 Types of People Who Should Apply for an Entry-Level ABA Job

AST 9/3/21 AST 9/3/21

Female Life on the Spectrum - Insights from Jennifer Cook

Jennifer Cook was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of 35 and is raising three children on the spectrum.

AST 8/25/21 AST 8/25/21

This School Year, Build a Trusting Relationship with Your Child's Teacher

Every parent wants a positive, trusting relationship with their child’s teacher, especially parents of kids with ASD. How can you create one?

AST 8/24/21 AST 8/24/21

Advancing Research and Understanding of Autism

Holly shares, “Autism, as compared to other fields, is still relatively new in the area of research. There is still much to learn in order to continue to improve treatment, care, and quality of life for individuals across the lifespan.”