Written by: Dolores Alvarez, BCBA It can be so easy to get wrapped up in focusing all your attention on your child’s well being that you forget or get too busy to take care of yourself. It is important to take the time to focus on your self-care, even if you start off with a…
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Written by: Amanda Dominguez, Program Manager There are many children with Autism who have difficulty falling asleep or let alone sleeping through the night. Not getting enough sleep definitely can result in behavioral issues along with being tired the next day which leads to an increase in their behavior. Here are some tips to help…
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Written by: Dolores Alvarez, BCBA Autism like other disabilities and disorders can take a toll on all members of the family. It’s important as a parent to know these helpful tips that can make things either easier or more manageable for siblings of Autism. If you are a sibling of Autism, these tips can help…
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Written by: Dolores Alvarez, BCBA ABA therapy has been labeled as the most effective treatment for individuals with Autism. Many people ask how effective or successful is it? The effectiveness of ABA can be determined by a few different factors. The Earlier, The Better The earlier a child receives ABA therapy, the better. Research has…
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Written by: Shabnam Khorsand, Program Manager Sometimes, our learners have a lot of pent up energy that they need to release. This release can be presented differently among different individuals. Sometimes we see our learners flapping their hands, tensing their bodies jumping up and down, etc. Sensory activities are ones that stimulate our five senses…
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Written by: Cydnee Taylor, Program Manager Telehealth sessions can be tough on our learners. Here are tips to set you learner up for success! Do a physical activity before a telehealth session! This will allow your kiddo to get their wiggles out before sitting down for session. Identify an activity your child wants to do…
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Written by: Cydnee Taylor, Program Manager Parent involvement in behavior sessions are crucial! Learners are more likely to reach behavioral and skill goals when their parents are involved because it allows the learner more opportunities to practice. Here are five ways to increase positive behaviors in your learner with parent involvement. Asking, “How was session?” This open-ended question will allow the…
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As we navigate through this difficult time, we, at LBC, want our staff and families to know that we are following CDC protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of all Learners and team members. We kindly ask that you familiarize yourself with our guidelines and we look forward to serving our families with a…
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Explore ten gross motor activities for autistic children that can strengthen muscles while developing valuable skills. Many choices are readily available for parents and professionals working on meeting gross motor goals in a child’s treatment plan. Some activities are challenging while others are pure fun. List of Ten Gross Motor Activities for Autistic Children 1.…
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Step 1: Determining A Child’s Readiness Many parents are eager to start a toilet training program for their children. However, some parents may be ready to start before their children are ready. Starting before a child displays the necessary readiness signs will most likely increase the amount of time it takes for the child to…
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