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For over a decade, I have worked with kids who happen to have autism. This blog is to share strategies with parents, paras, aides, and tutors.

I look forward to your feedback--tell me what works and ask me your questions!

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Jul 29, 20206 min read

Reading a Book with Token Board Support

Is your child reluctant to read a new book? Do they gravitate to the same stories? I know this can be frustrating for you as a parent who...

Jul 14, 20204 min read

School in the Fall: In or Out?

In-person school is so alluring. It is a symbol of normalcy, freedom from managing kids 24/7, and for me, the ability to teach. But our w...

Jul 6, 20204 min read

Job Board; a new take on chore charts

I have used various methods to entice my children to help me with cleaning up the house—some have worked and some didn’t. Some may have...

Jun 21, 20206 min read

Kids are not Little Adults

In my young years as a parent, I took on my parent’s attitudes and demeanor without much question of their effectiveness. Sure, for some...

Jun 14, 20205 min read

Social Stories Explained; A Story About My Token Board

In my last blog post, Token Board Basics, I gave instructions and a link for a free token board. You might have printed it and wondered,...

Jun 8, 20204 min read

Token Board Basics: What are They and How to Use Them to Help Your Child Complete Their Work.

We have all seen reward charts with lists of goals with stickers or check-marks to encourage our kids to complete their chores or...

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