Our Annual Autism Carnival

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

How To Have A Safe Autism Halloween

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

Parent Training – A Vitally Important Strategy For Autism Families

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

Success On the Spectrum’s Parent Viewing Room

Our founder, Nichole Daher, envisioned multiple advantages for this room.  First, the Parent Viewing Room is not only for the purpose of parents being able to watch their children receive therapy in real time, it’s also about creating community.  Free community workshops and events are held for families with autistic children. As a parent of a… Continue reading Success On the Spectrum’s Parent Viewing Room