Autism Speech Therapist
Our well-earned summer vacation is almost here! YAY! Here is a social story to use for your student(s) or child who need a little preparation for the transition to summer vacation. Change can be hard, so little stories can help children with autism and other special needs adjust. Heck, they can help all kids! This free story does not have… Read More
What Is Emotional Self Regulation? Self regulation consists of a set of skills and/or techniques that can help us stay in control of our emotions and behaviors. According to McClelland & Tominey (2014), self regulation includes “conscious control of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors”. When we see children “bouncing off the walls” or having a meltdown/tantrum, their bodies are showing signs… Read More
Autism and toileting. Where do you even start? When you really think about it, there are so many steps that go into toilet training! Let’s break it down, because it’s not as simple as just sitting on the toilet and peeing. First, the child needs to go into the bathroom. Then, there are a few steps related to undressing: pull… Read More
I have to let you in on a little secret. One of the things I’m known for in my school is writing toileting social stories. If anyone needs a story that is potty training related, they come to me. Haha! I never set out to be the potty training guru, it just kind of happened over time. Some colleagues… Read More
When meeting with parents of young children with autism, one of the most common questions that come up, is “how can I potty train my child?”. There are many reasons why children with autism experience potty training issues. Identifying these issues can help parents know how and when to start with the toilet training process. Because of some of… Read More
What Is Autism? How To Move From Concern To Action Autism (or Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a developmental disability. Children with autism experience challenges in 3 areas: communication skills, social interaction skills, and restrictive/repetitive behavior. There is a wide range of abilities within individuals with autism. Some children need more support and some need less support in different areas of… Read More
