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PICCOLO+B: PICCOLO is for Babies too

The PICCOLO (Parenting Interactions with Children: Checklist of Observations Linked to Outcomes) is a measure of developmentally supportive parenting interactions that are theoretically and empirically linked with children’s early development. Now, PICCOLO has been tested with 87 mothers of infants age 3–9 months. Learn more about the reliability and validity… Read More

IEP Tip Sheets

Download a roundup of 10 of our best IEP tip sheets, adapted from Brookes books and Inclusion Lab posts. Great for sharing with parents and colleagues, these sheets are helpful reminders of best practices for IEP meetings. Read More

11 Rules for Successful Meetings with Parents

How can you make the most of school meetings and sidestep some of the most common pitfalls? Read More

12 ways to support siblings of children with disabilities

Siblings are critical, lifelong sources of support for people with disabilities—they’re usually in the lives of their brothers and sisters much longer than anyone else. Read More

How to work with families

Read this chapter excerpt for guidance with supporting families through the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce process, insight into universal parenting practices, and supports for designing individualized intervention for challenging behavior within the family context. Read More

Strategies for coping with time problems

This chapter describes how to assist your child with autism in coping with time difficulties. Strategies include planning ahead, using fewer words, keeping calm, and allowing more time. Read More

Skilled Dialogue: An Approach to Diversity

In this interview, Dr. Barrera tells us her inspiration behind developing the skilled dialogue concept, while Dr. Kramer explains how skilled dialogue is distinct from other approaches to diversity. Read More

Seven questions to ask when evaluating an intervention approach

Use these practical tips to judge the appropriateness of a treatment or intervention approach recommended for your child. The tips were gathered from Let's Talk, a practical guide for parents of young children with autism. Read More

Playing with your child with ASD

Use these practical tips to make playtime with your child with ASD enjoyable for everyone. The tips were gathered from Let's Talk, a practical guide for parents of young children with autism. Read More

What are the social communication symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how are they evaluated and treated?

This chapter describes the communication and social symptoms of autism and how they are evaluated. Types of tests, including standardized tests, criterion-referenced tests, and play assessments, are described. Read More