The day I found out I was pregnant so many thoughts crossed my mind how can I do this and be a BCBA? How would I be able to work with little children and be able to protect my baby from punches and kicks to the belly? How do I keep this quiet at work until I am in the clear to tell people?
One of the hardest decisions for any parent is the decision to place your child in the care of someone else. Traditionally, this is not a decision that is made haphazardly, and a large amount of time and planning goes into identifying the correct agency for each individual and family. Within the world of adult services, it is very easy to become overwhelmed with the wide range of options presented to a family for vocational, residential, recreational, and transportation services.
When a child is born, the parents have a vision of their child’s life. My parents wanted me to become a doctor however, I had other plans. I do not have kids, but I have had the chance to work with many families who have been affected by Autism. Each family deals with the diagnosis differently; however, some coping strategies are better than others. The diagnosis of Autism can be devastating to a family, but it is not terminal. As a professional, it is my responsibility to ensure each learner I interact with receives appropriate and high-quality interventions geared towards the individuals' needs. Sometimes these needs include assisting families in creating their vision of a “New Normal”. Over the past 10 years, I have had the privilege of helping many families walk through this process and there are 3 core concepts I utilize in supporting each family through their autism journey.
Traditionally, the field of ABA has been led by white males and the bulk of practitioners within the field are of white (men and women). Walking into these conferences, I understand I am within the minority and it has never been something I have been ok with. How is it that African Americans are not seeking out careers within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis? How is it that African Americans are not attending nationals’ conferences? How is it that conversations are being held with groups that are not diverse?
It is that time of year again when summer is ending and your child with autism is preparing to go back to school. The transition back to school can be challenging for parents and children with autism, especially if your child has been home since Extended School Year has ended. These tips could be helpful in preparing your child for the transition back to school.
One of the hardest decisions for any parent is the decision to place your child in the care of someone else. Traditionally, this is not a decision that is made haphazardly, and a large amount of time and planning goes into identifying the correct agency for each individual and family. Within the world of adult services, it is very easy to become overwhelmed with the wide range of options presented to a family for vocational, residential, recreational, and transportation services.
When a child is born, the parents have a vision of their child’s life. My parents wanted me to become a doctor however, I had other plans. I do not have kids, but I have had the chance to work with many families who have been affected by Autism. Each family deals with the diagnosis differently; however, some coping strategies are better than others. The diagnosis of Autism can be devastating to a family, but it is not terminal. As a professional, it is my responsibility to ensure each learner I interact with receives appropriate and high-quality interventions geared towards the individuals' needs. Sometimes these needs include assisting families in creating their vision of a “New Normal”. Over the past 10 years, I have had the privilege of helping many families walk through this process and there are 3 core concepts I utilize in supporting each family through their autism journey.
Traditionally, the field of ABA has been led by white males and the bulk of practitioners within the field are of white (men and women). Walking into these conferences, I understand I am within the minority and it has never been something I have been ok with. How is it that African Americans are not seeking out careers within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis? How is it that African Americans are not attending nationals’ conferences? How is it that conversations are being held with groups that are not diverse?
It is that time of year again when summer is ending and your child with autism is preparing to go back to school. The transition back to school can be challenging for parents and children with autism, especially if your child has been home since Extended School Year has ended. These tips could be helpful in preparing your child for the transition back to school.
Eating healthy and balanced meals throughout the week is not as difficult as you think. With the proper amount of preplanning and a few tricks you can create gourmet meals for your family in record time. Here are 6 simple tips for creating healthy delicious meals for you and your family during the week.
