Optimistic Parenting: A New Look at Helping Parents with Challenging Children
We have long known of techniques that will help children with their problem behaviors. Yet, what we are now finding is that many families can’t carry out the techniques we teach them. We have tried to determine the reason for this and have found through our research that many parents have doubts about their parenting skills, and that these misgivings can interfere with their ability to follow through on good parenting strategies. . . . The good news is that there is both hope and help for parents who struggle with these attitudes. To read more Subscribe »
Feature Articles
By V. Mark Durand, Meme Hieneman, Ph. D.
Drs. V. Mark Durand and Meme Hieneman describe a brand new approach to behavioral parent training that helps parents to become more optimistic about both their own parenting skills and their child's ability to make positive changes.
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By Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D.
Dr. Geraldine Dawson addresses the progress made over the past decade in early intervention and insurance coverage; genetics and autism-specific drug research; initiatives in GI and immune system research; and the recently increased autism prevalence rates.
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By Pat Crissey
You'll not only find easy-to-implement strategies that directly address the often elusive generalization of communication skills, but also ways to increase your child's or student's desire to communicate.
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By Donna Richards
In this first article in our brand new series, Autism and Everyday Life, a mom who really gets it brings child-proofing your home to a whole new level.
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Great Resources for Families and Professionals
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