The partnership between schools, families and other professionals (particularly the ABA therapy programme supervisor) is very important especially when it involves helping a child with special needs
Going back to school can be challenging especially after an extended holiday (even for us adults)! Here are some general tips that can be implemented for your child with autism in order to ensure a successful transition back to school. …
Following up with our previous blog post on Part 1 of our 2-part Creative Teaching Tips series, here are more tips and ideas you can use in your home and/or school! …
These are a collection of ideas that our team here at EAP has utilised over the last 3 weeks during our Progress Reviews with Dr Rebecca Thompson, a Senior Supervisor from our parent company, Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), and we want to share this bank of ideas with you! …
Amidst increasing alternative convincing treatments readily available and advertised, there is still no ‘magic pill’ for the treatment of autism. However, here are 8 key rationale reasons for why ABA remains the most effective treatment for autism to date.
Challenging behaviours of children with autism can be stressful and frustrating for parents and caregivers. However, we need to take note that our children are not doing it on purpose. Some of the reasons why these behaviours happen include difficulty communicating their needs and wants, having trouble understanding what is happening around them, sensory overload or simply feeling anxious. …
Field trips are a part of most school programs and these are done at least once a year. Several common places that are frequently visited during school field trips include science centres, zoos, and aquarium.
Once you have chosen a school for your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the next step will be getting your child ready to start. It is natural to have extra concerns about preparing your child for the transition to school. For instance, you might be worried about how he’ll go about learning a new set of routines and activities. However, with the right planning, you can help your child start school successfully (Raising Children Network, 2013).
