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Q&A: Parent video training for autism study… In 2015, we reported on the encouraging early results of a study evaluating iBASIS , an early intervention program that uses video feedback to show parents how to foster social development and communication in babies at high risk for autism. Each parent receives six to twelve in-home feedback sessions with a therapist who videotapes the parent and baby playing and otherwise interacting. The research, funded in part by Autism Speaks , aims to … group. They re-evaluated the children at 27 and 39 months of age, or roughly 1 year and 2 years after the end of the video-feedback training of their parents. As hoped, the researchers found that the parent training significantly reduced the …

Helping autistic teens master puberty, health and hygiene… Each session included a small group of children and parents, and we used a multi-sensory approach with written, video and hands-on lessons. For instance, for each week’s topic, we created an illustrated handout. Using this as our guide, … providing written definitions and descriptions, such “What is puberty?” We supplemented this written information with short videos. And we practiced some of the skills, such as washing our faces, putting on deodorant, brushing our teeth, shaving, …

Navigating today’s new reality: Tips for autistic people and families to address challenges with COVID measures… loved ones on the spectrum more comfortable with masks starting at home. It may take time, so keep trying. Check out our videos for caregivers  and for autistic adults  for more support If you or your loved one on the spectrum are unable to wear …

Autism and speech therapy… near you – please visit the website of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association . Also see these helpful videos by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Kids and autism: How speech-language pathologists help … Video (Responsive)."]}   Tips for kids: How you can be FABB when communicating with friends with autism …

Autism and special interests … a passion for trains, the behavioral therapist might build her therapy sessions around activities with toy trains and/or videos of trains. One idea I’m evaluating is that this tactic may actually interfere with the goal of developing the child’s …