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Plain-language explanations of the words, people and paperwork around autism services.
Autism services come with a lot of new words, people and paperwork. These short lessons explain them in plain language, so you can follow the conversation and ask your own questions.
They're general information, not advice about your child. Your child's team knows your child.
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- Tantrum or meltdown?How a tantrum and a meltdown usually differ, in general terms, and why the difference matters for what you notice.
- TransitionsWhy changing from one thing to another is hard for many children, in general terms.
- Warning signs before it gets bigThe small changes many parents notice before a hard moment, and how to write them down.
- What ABA is, and what it isn'tA plain-language look at applied behavior analysis, the criticism from autistic adults, and questions to ask a provider.
- Why behavior happens, in generalThe four common reasons behavior happens, explained generally. Only your child's team can say what is going on for your child.
- Your child's team: who does whatBCBA, RBT, OT, SLP, pediatrician, teacher. Who each person is and what they usually do.