Holidays can be a challenge for children with autism. Valentine’s Day is no exception. When in a school environment, the noise of a Valentine’s Day party and the exchange of Valentines can be overwhelming for your child. Add to that, the change in the normal schedule of school can create confusion for some, resulting in… Continue reading Helping Your Child With Autism Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Our Success On The Spectrum Memorial Houston location is our video contest winner. Each of our locations was challenged to creatively give us a tour of their centers. We love this entry! Take a look at the wonderful things this center has to offer! Memorial Houston
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
Having autism does not mean that a child’s teeth and other facial features will be different. Children with autism are likely to suffer many more oral health problems, including tooth decay, gum disease and dental injury, than children without autism. They are likely to develop these problems for a number of reasons such as unusual oral… Continue reading Children With Autism And Oral Health
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
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy is known as the best practice treatment for autism as recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychiatric Association. ABA is an evidence-based therapy for children with autism because the intervention has been studied through extensive and credible scientific research. This therapy is effective and is considered the… Continue reading ABA Therapy: The Difference Between NET And DTT Therapies That Help Children Progress
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
As Jim Mainvale puts it; “autistic people are very, very special and deserve to be recognized and celebrated.” He is dedicated to helping people have a good time and loves the Autism Prom. https://cw39.com/community/mattress-mack-and-gallery-furniture-host-annual-autism-prom/ https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2584798352717/mattress-mack-and-gallery-furniture-host-annual-autism-prom
We now have an abundance of evidence demonstrating that ABA therapy is highly effective for teaching both simple and complex skills and for lessening the challenges associated with autism and other developmental disabilities. Those challenges include impairments in functional communication, social and play skills, academic skills, independent living skills and vocational skills. Unfortunately, not all… Continue reading Success on the spectrum provides a comprehensive approach to autism therapy
