“Behavior management” approaches are often used with kids who have diagnoses of ADHD, autism. Usually these approaches focus on giving rewards for good behavior and punishing “bad” behavior. They’re prevalent in therapy settings, schools, and home environments across the nation. I’ve even used some of these approaches in my practice. But in recent years, I’ve…
Category: Autism
EP 023: De-escalation strategies for home, school, and community (with DJ Stutz)
Meltdowns and tantrums are a normal part of parenting, but it’s not always easy to get through the day if you aren’t sure how to handle them. That’s why in episode 023, I share the second half of my conversation with DJ Stutz, where we talk about bad parenting advice, building self-esteem, and how to…
EP 018: What popular TV gets wrong about autistic people
In this episode, I share my thoughts on two popular shows: “Love on the Spectrum” and “Atypical”. *Please note: This episode is marked “explicit” because I discuss certain topics that may not be suitable for young children. Being someone who’s spent a lot of time working with autistic people (as well as someone who doesn’t identify as neurotypical),…