Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides parent support and training in homes, locally and nationally, by giving parents the tools they need to be successful. We help parents organize and structure their home environment to make it conducive to their child with Autism. We believe that parents are the first teachers in their child’s life. We give parents the confidence, tools, and strategies they need and deserve to assist their children.
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Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders by facilitating learning in both home and school environments. We work with children ages 2-17 years of age. Independent contractors involved with our company are highly qualified, certified teachers in the field of Exceptional Student Education, with a specialized interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Together, we provide ongoing, individualized support to children, families and teachers in the local community. Each child’s educational goals and curriculum are created based on their individual needs. Teaching techniques are multidimensional and reflect “autism best practices.”
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Autism Consulting and Training, Inc. provides teacher support and training locally and nationally. We provide workshops and seminars to assist Special Education Teachers with providing the best possible educational environments for their students with Autism. We also work with Inclusion Teachers to create strategies and techniques to help their classrooms run smoothly. We attend meetings and trainings at local schools, with parents and teachers of students with Autism, to help bridge the gap between home and school.
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Set up a sensory table to encourage your child’s sense of touch. Get three shoebox- size (or larger) plastic containers. Place sand in one container, rice in another, and water in the third. Place a variety of toys, including cups and spoons, in the containers. Hide some of your child’s favorite toys in them also, [...]
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Before school finishes, ask your child’s teacher which children your child connected most with during the school year. Foster these friendships by setting up play-dates. Inviting other children over is a great way for you to connect with other parents and receive some additional support. Your child will get to practice some of the play [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. How to keep your child calm when you need a ten-minute break It can be very challenging for parents of children with Autism to do a simple task, like cooking dinner for example, without worrying that their child is going to run out the door. Sometimes they feel like they can’t [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. From information gathered from interviews and surveys, many parents expressed that hygiene issues are one of their biggest concerns. Children with Autism sometimes experience a breakdown in understanding the importance of cleanliness. They do not automatically understand that if they don’t shower, germs may make them sick, and when they smell [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. Do you dread taking your child to the dentist because you worry that he may have a HUGE meltdown? Try using the following strategies to prepare your child for his check up and teeth cleaning. Find a good, and preferably a recommended pediatric dentist in your area. Meet with the dentist first [...]
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