New Scale Measures Choice-Making Opportunities Among Autistic Adults
Researchers have developed and validated the AASPIRE-Choices and Decisions Scale to measure choice-making opportunities among autistic adults, highlighting its importance alongside self-determination.
Supporting Young Children Who Have Difficulty with Bedtime Routines: 5 Positive Steps for Parents
Discover five positive steps to support young children who have difficulty with bedtime routines, focusing on prevention, communication, and calm adult responses.
I Need a Break: Helping Young Children Recognize and Ask for a Break
Learn how to help young children recognize when they need a break, communicate this need, and calm down with supportive adult guidance.
Study Finds Social Stimuli Alone Can Boost Joint Attention in Children with Autism
A recent study shows that contingent social stimuli alone, such as smiles and praise, can increase joint attention behaviors in children with autism, offering a practical intervention approach.
Supporting Young Children Who Have Difficulty Sharing and Taking Turns: 5 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn 5 positive steps to support young children, including autistic children, who have difficulty sharing and taking turns. Understand triggers, teach communication, and respond calmly.
Helping Young Children Cope with Feeling Left Out
Feeling left out can be tough for young children, especially autistic children. Learn how to recognize, support, and help your child cope with feeling left out with gentle strategies.
Supporting Young Children Who Interrupt: 5 Positive Steps for Parents
Interrupting is a common challenge for young children, including autistic children. Learn 5 positive steps to understand, prevent, and support your child in communicating respectfully.
Helping Young Children Cope with Social Frustration
Learn practical strategies to help young children cope with social frustration, understand their feelings, communicate needs, and find calm with supportive adults.
Supporting Young Children Who Yell or Scream: 5 Positive Steps for Parents
Learn how to support young children who yell or scream by understanding their needs, preventing triggers, teaching communication skills, and responding calmly with positive behavior support.
Asking for Space
Learn how to help your child ask for space respectfully, communicate their needs clearly, and maintain personal boundaries in social situations.