This issue is becoming more crucial as we speak. We all believe in early Intervention and providing a diagnosis as young as possible. In order to really explain this question, let us first look at defining the issue in simplistic terms. ASD is a neurobiological disorder impacting function on a…
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Symbolic Emotional Capacities in Autism Spectrum Disorder
This is the third and last blog (for now) I am writing with regards to behavioral vs. relational approaches in intervention. We have covered essential ground in these past months and we want to take these thoughts even deeper at this time. I spoke at the ICDL conference hosted by…
Developing Social Skills and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Part 2 of fundamental differences between behavioral and developmental approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am currently on a 7-day course on blending attachment theory with sensory processing theory in a very practical way. I am looking at videos of children and reflecting on our kids at the center. It…
5 Fundamental Differences between Behavioral Interventions vs. the Developmental Perspective in the Intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Behavioral intervention has become standard care in the world of Autism Spectrum Disorder. As there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to intervening in Autism spectrum disorder, I salute our behavioral colleagues for their success in lobbying their method of care and being so successful in gaining…
3 reasons why Sound Sensitivity makes a Child feel Unsafe
We visited the Moremi wildlife park in Botswana last week. You can only enter with a 4x4 vehicle, as the roads are quite difficult to travel. We had to sleep in a ground tent with no encampment, so wildlife could enter your camping area at any time. I have done…