Medication and Dietary Supplements for Autism — Should You Use Them?
Mary Barbera, a nurse practitioner, behavior analyst, and autism mom, discusses medication and dietary supplements for autism and whether you should use them or not....
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How To Help Stop Autism Meltdowns
In this video, Indie Andy, who is autistic himself, gives 10 tips to help you stop – or – help prevent meltdowns. As an autistic adult, Andy talks about meltdowns...
How to Prevent an Autism Meltdown or Tantrum
This video shares four tips from an autism mom that parents and caregivers can use to help avoid, prevent, or minimize meltdowns. Tips include looking for cues, redirecting, using a...
Tantrums and Meltdowns 101
In this video, Shannon Penrod talks candidly about tantrums and meltdowns, including the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown, how communication challenges in autism lead to tantrums, and how...
Parenting Your Young Child with Autism: Tips for a Calmer Child, Family, & Home: Belly Breathing
One of the most stressful things autism parents encounter are tantrums. However, by practicing belly breathing exercises, you can help your child calm down when you see a tantrum starting...
15 Behavior Strategies for Children on the Autism Spectrum
As the parent of an autistic child, you may have trouble managing their behavior. Learning to encourage good behavior and put your child at ease with clear expectations can aid...
Parenting Young Children with Autism: Tips for a Calmer Child, Family, & Home. Bedtime Routines
For a child with autism, getting a good night’s sleep might be challenging. Establishing a consistent bedtime routine is vital for the wellbeing of both the parents and child. BCBA Dr....
Anger-Control Techniques for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Autistic children can get easily frustrated and behave inappropriately because they have trouble expressing themselves. Teaching them methods for communicating their anger in an effective manner can help keep stress...
3 Tips To Stop Autism Meltdowns (Autism Tantrums not Meltdowns)
Courtney, a behavior analyst, gives examples of 3-key strategies for reducing unwanted behaviors to learn tools for replacing them with desired behaviors, including, consistency, avoid giving attention to undesired behaviors,...