Is autism really less common in girls than boys? Should parents feel more relieved if they have a daughter? Why Fewer Girls Are Diagnosed With Autism Autism Diagnosis in Boys and Girls: What the Data Shows How Autism Often Presents Differently in Girls – Social Motivation, Language, and Behaviour Other Common Traits Seen in Girls […]
It’s natural for parents to compare their child to others, including among those raising a child with ASD. Many parents ask why their child isn’t making the same progress as other children, despite following the same intervention program. While we fully understand these concerns, we strongly recommend that parents avoid comparisons. Each child with autism […]
In the previous videos, Toby has discussed how to increase students’ awareness to teacher’s instructions in class and increase students’ language and comprehension skills. In this video, Toby will talk about how to increase children’s motivation in listening to instruction in class. In the beginning, parents can do roleplay trainings with their child at home […]
Parent’s concern: Every time my son goes to the barber shop, he cries and will not sit on the chair for a second. What should I do? Autism Partnership Director, Mr. Toby Mountjoy who’s been working with children with autism for over 25 years is answering this question.
Parent’s concern: My child has been asking questions repetitively before doing anything. Eg. when he supposed to drink water, he will ask “Am I drinking water?”. Or when I give him something to eat, he won’t eat anything until you answer his questions. Why did this happen? And how to tackle this behavioral problem? Autism […]
Autism Spectrum disorder can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Research shows strong evidence on how effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can help children with Autism. It helps to deal with children’s challenging behaviors such as inattention, aggression, self-stimulation, etc. Howard, et al (2005) conducted a study to compare the effectiveness of 3 treatment […]
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