Families raising children with autism spectrum disorder understand the significance of trust—trust in a caregiver, trust in a structured process, and, above all, trust in the therapy center. However, gaining this trust is not so easy, particularly for parents navigating the numerous difficulties of raising children with special needs. The prospect of entrusting their child to others can be daunting, especially when parents feel excluded from the therapy taking place behind closed doors.
Success On The Spectrum (SOS), founded by Nichole Daher, has established a significant achievement within the ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) industry. Not only has it pioneered the concept of franchising in the field, but it has also revolutionized the standards of care and ABA therapy approaches within this sector. The main principles underpinning Nichole’s clinics… Continue reading Nichole Daher: Autism Mom Turned Inspiring Success on the Spectrum Founder
Individuals with autism possess the capability to drive safely. A study conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Autism and Research and the Center for Injury Research and Prevention revealed that teenage drivers with autism had a 45 percent lower probability of receiving moving violation citations compared to their peers of the same… Continue reading Driving With A Disability Guide
Each year Success on the Spectrum or SOS holds an autism festival free of charge for autism families in the community. Here, autistic children and their families can come out for a day of fun in a judgment-free environment. A lot of work goes into our community outreach programs but it’s worth it to us… Continue reading Our Annual Autism Carnival
Halloween can be challenging for some children on the spectrum. To make this holiday fun and safe for all, planning this holiday well in advance is very important. What to do if going out: First, let’s consider the costume. Tight, scratchy costumes may be too much to handle for some children. Take your child shopping early… Continue reading How To Have A Safe Autism Halloween
Enrolling a child in ABA Therapy is just the beginning. Understanding how to generalize the skills the child learns in therapy is imperative to the child successfully learning how to manage the emotions that often lead to less than desirable behaviors and to create positive behaviors that enable them to communicate more effectively and navigate… Continue reading Parent Training – A Vitally Important Strategy For Autism Families
Laura Herd, advocate for Autism says, “Parents are constantly giving, pouring, and dishing out. They rarely get time for themselves because really, they stop caring about themselves. It is not a sad thing. It’s a reality. Special needs parents are stronger than they care to admit. This is why they lose themselves. They have no… Continue reading Autism Parents And Self-care
