Introduction: Understanding Autism Scripting as Meaningful Communication A child repeats a movie line during dinner. Another of them says the same cartoon saying when worried. Parents might think, “Is it a question or is he ignoring me?” Repeated words and familiar phrases for many autistic kids are more than a repetition. They can serve as means of communicating, expressing emotions,
No. Not all autistic children are nonverbal. Some autistic children speak in full sentences. Some use short phrases. Some repeat words or scripts. Some use gestures, pictures, signs or communication devices. Some do not use words to express themselves, but communicate nonetheless. Speech is just one part of communication and autism is a spectrum. One kid might be very verbal,
When Silence Does Not Mean Ignoring Did you ask your child to put on shoes, clean up toys, or answer a simple question, only to get silence back? That’s when many parents start to feel anxious. Some wonder, “Did my child hear me?” Others may think their child is ignoring them. Actually, in many instances, the actual problem is much
Most parents trying to cover ABA therapy for their autistic child already know the frustration: therapy is important, but the cost can feel overwhelming. Parent training, speech therapy, occupational therapy, evaluations and ABA therapy can be expensive. Medi-Cal for kids with autism in California can make care easier to access. Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. It provides free or low-cost
When you hear your child might need autism support, you might feel relieved, worried, and have a ton of questions. Many parents search for how to start ABA therapy for my child because they want a clear process, not confusing clinical language. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy) is a behavioral method frequently employed for children with developmental needs and autism.
What Happens After an Autism Diagnosis? Autism spectrum disorder can bring many questions for parents. After a diagnosis, many families ask, “What should we do next?” A useful next step is to be familiar with the child’s complete developmental, behaviour, communication and medical history. Autism biomedical testing is not used to diagnose autism by itself. Diagnosis of autism is made
Is your child “not listening,” avoiding eye contact, struggling with transitions, interrupting often, or melting down after small changes? Many parents observe these signs, and ask themselves, Is it ADHD or autism, or both? Both ADHD and autism are neurodevelopmental disorders, meaning they impact the way a child develops his or her brain, how he or she learns, communicates and
Parents are sometimes faced with words that sound similar but have different meanings. Getting help for your child and seeking answers quickly can be easy – when physical therapy, order, referral, plan of care, family involvement, and pediatric treatment all get mixed up. The short answer is no. There is no parent-child relationship in the legal or document-based sense of
Introduction: Why School Consultations Matter in Modern Education Schools are being asked to do more than ever in 2026. They are supposed to promote academic development, behavior, mental health, inclusion, family communication and use of technology simultaneously. At the same time, families often need help navigating a growing number of school options. School Consultations are the difference there. School consultation
