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Communicative Temptations for Children with Autism

Read this two-page excerpt to learn about a variety of strategies for implementing "communicative temptations" with your child with Autism. These strategies can be used during everyday routines such as meal time, bath time, bedtime, and while getting dressed. Read More

Games to play in your inclusive class

The use of games can boost the participation and interest of students, help teachers make curriculum relevant and more comprehensible, and make abstract concepts concrete. Check out this excerpt for a descriptive list of games to play in your inclusive class! Read More

Sample positive behavior teaching plans

View the sample teaching plans that strengthen communication, social interaction, positive behavior, independent play and daily living skills, cognitive skills, and participation in everyday routines. Read More

Empirical support for Pivotal Response Treatment

Learn about the empirical support for Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) in this report. PRT is an empirically supported treatment for autism recognized by the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders and the National Standards Project. 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

Tips for helping children with autism practice eye contact

Many children with autism do not consistently look at others when communicating, which affects their ability to receive important nonverbal information from the speaker and also may affect the other speaker’s motivation to interact. Download this tip sheet for ideas you can incorporate into a child's routine to teach that eye contact can result in something pleasurable and meaningful. Read More

What types of professionals work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

View the tip sheet to learn more about the various types of professionals who work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Each professional has a role to play in helping children develop. Read More

Introducing Rapid Series of Motor Activities (RSMA) Training

Watch as speech-language pathologists demonstrate the Rapid Series of Motor Activities (RSMA) approach to teaching preverbal children with ASD to talk. 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

Early Intervention Quiz

What are the 7 key principles of effective early intervention practices?

Find out in this quiz, adapted from The Early Intervention Workbook: Essential Practices for Quality Services by Lynda Cook Pletcher, M.Ed., and Naomi O. Younggren, Ph.D.

Providers who follow the practices and principles outlined in The Early Intervention Workbook, based on specific recommendations from a workgroup of today's top researchers, have seen the families they work with have the greatest success. See how well you know these principles (and how well your program follows them in real life). Read More