Managing Transitions Between Activities for Kids with Autism
Assisting children with transitions from one activity to the next can prove to be difficult, especially for those on the autism spectrum. Solstice Behavioral Health & Consulting has come up with a few strategies and skills to help families teach their child with ASD how to go from one activity to the next. Many families […]
Regulating Screen Time for Children with Autism
The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that children aged 8-18 spend an average of 7.5 hours a day on screens for entertainment, 4.5 of which is dedicated to watching television. This equates to 114 full days of screen time for fun in a year. With electronic device usage by kids becoming increasingly prevalent, screen time for […]
5 Tips For An Autism-Friendly House
If you’re looking for tips for an autism-friendly house, look no further than this guide from Solstice Behavioral Health & Consulting. The Importance Of An Autism-Friendly Home Children with autism often have heightened sensitivity to sensory input, such as loud noises, bright lights, and large crowds. They may also find it difficult to adjust to […]
Will ABA therapy help my child talk?
ABA therapy with supplemental speech therapy continues to have promising results helping millions of children talk and communicate effectively and efficiently. At Solstice Behavioral Health and Consulting, our team will develop a learning program created to meet the individual needs and goals of your child. Autism in children is associated with multiple related disorders and […]
The Personal Greeting: The Most Important Social Skill To Practice With Your Child With Autism
Social skills often seem so obvious, that it is difficult for adults to explain to their children the steps to meet, converse, and communicate with others. To be clear, it takes more than just the ability to speak. Learning to greet someone (or everyone) is a perfect place to start practicing many of those social […]
7 ABA Strategies To Apply Right Now
If you’re curious about 7 ABA strategies that can help your child reach their full potential, read on. What Are 7 ABA Strategies I Can Apply Right Now? What Is Positive And Negative Reinforcement? Many parents and teachers are knowledgeable about the use of positive and negative reinforcement with children. By rewarding them for good […]
The Best Ways You Can Provide ABA Reinforcement At Home
By giving your child Applied Behavior Analysis reinforcement at home, you can boost their belief in their own ability. This means that you can give them ABA-based challenges to help them develop a sense of self-efficacy and autonomy. With ABA reinforcement, you can provide the opportunity for your child to feel secure and independent. What […]
How ABA Therapy Can Help Prevent Another Meltdown
Meltdowns are detrimental to everyone: the child, the parent, and the bystanders. What if consistent ABA reinforcement could reduce their frequency and severity? This article will discuss several important reasons why ABA therapy assists in avoiding meltdowns. ABA Promotes Emotional Regulation Working with an ABA therapist can assist your child in developing essential emotional self-regulation […]
5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of ABA Therapy
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to enroll your child in the Solstice Behavioral Health and Consulting ABA Therapy program. The journey is just beginning and we will count on parents and caregivers to help your child succeed. 5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of ABA Therapy Tip #1: Educate Yourself on ABA Therapy If […]
4 Tech Tools For Children With Autism
Advances in technology in the last decade have made a plethora of resources available at our fingertips. It seems that every family has access to smartphones, tablets, laptops, or other devices that can connect to the internet and store apps that can be useful learning tools. Solstice Behavioral Health and Consulting wants parents and children […]