A number of countries that did rely on BCBAs for treating people with autism will have to evaluate other viable options. With the prevalence and awareness of autism increasing substantially worldwide, many countries are not well prepared to serve this…
By Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA, CAS, (and on the autism spectrum) For some teenagers, getting a driver’s license might symbolize their freedom and new life as an adult. But not every teenager counts the days until they get…
As teletherapy becomes more prominent across different settings, the therapist-facilitator relationship is more important and varied than ever. Facilitators are incredibly important when it comes to the success of the client and they play a vital role in teletherapy. The…
By Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA Both Temple Grandin and I share a lot of opinions about how important what we do in childhood can be in forming us as people. I have the good fortune to be a…
I remember the spring of 2005 like it was yesterday. This may seem like a long time ago, but in many places education hasn’t changed very much with regard to attitudes towards autism and inclusion. Parents will often have to…
People on the autism spectrum visit emergency departments far more often than the average person and usually get worse service and outcomes. Individuals with autism are largely given the same treatment as everyone else despite their sensory and perceptual differences,…
Happiness Therapy Center has become a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)to organizations whose staff have completed autism-specific training and certification program through IBCCES.
The Santa Barbara Zoo continues to expand their inclusion and accessibility efforts. The Zoo earned their Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation in 2018, and since then has extended their efforts to welcome all guests.
Remain Calm and reassuring– Children will react to and follow your verbal and nonverbal reactions. Remind them that you at home and the adults at their school are there to keep them safe and healthy. Let your children talk about…