By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. Most parents are familiar with using reinforcers—giving children positive feedback, and having a reward system in place to encourage appropriate behavior. Some children will not complete a 10-piece puzzle unless they are rewarded with verbal reinforcement, such as “Good job! Way to go!” As children get older, you may notice that [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. It is often a challenge for parents to find ways to connect with their child with Autism. They face difficulties when looking for common ground with their child. How do you get your child, who makes no eye contact, to notice you? How do you get your child, who seems to [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. Please note: I am going to refer to your child as a boy. If you have a daughter, please know that this is for you too. It gets confusing switching between genders. So here we go. Do you eat at home with your family every evening because it is easier [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle Parents often tell me that their children with Autism have food issues. They say that their children are sensitive to certain foods, and can be very picky eaters. This article addresses three reasons why children with Autism can be picky eaters, followed by suggestions on how to help your child to eat [...]
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By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. The challenges that parents face when trying to teach their child with Autism social communication skills are abundant. Some children struggle with this more than others do, but for most, it is very difficult. When trying to relate to your children’s struggles, it may help to compare their difficulties in [...]
Read More Asperger's, conversation, social skills
By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. When out for lunch one day, a lovely older couple and their daughter sat down in a booth near us. They went up to the buffet to fill up their plates as a family, and the daughter returned to the table first. She sat down, put her plate on the table [...]
Read More eating out with children, general courtesy, table manners