What to Know About Toilet Training Your Child with Autism
Children on the autism spectrum learn to use the toilet later than others. How can families and caregivers help them learn this skill?
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Researchers and clinicians refer to the skills that we use in our day-to-day lives as skills of daily living. They include such things as brushing your teeth, showering, dressing, eating, cooking, and toileting. This collection addresses the challenges that some autistic people face.
Webinar: Developing Personal Care Independence Skills
Register for this upcoming webinar to learn how can caregivers can help their autistic children develop personal care skills including hygiene tasks and toilet training.
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Ten Tips to Prepare Your Child With Autism for the Dentist
How can you prepare your child with autism for a dental visit? Read these tips from dentists and SPARK parents.
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The Challenges and Barriers to Dental Care When You Have Autism
People with autism face challenges with dental care. How can families and dentists help make care easier?
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Webinar: Autism in Dentistry -The Spectrum of an Over-Sensory Environment
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Yineman discusses how to make visits to the dental office more tolerable.
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Webinar: Preparing for Puberty in Children with Autism
In this recorded webinar, Cora Taylor, Ph.D., covers a range of topics related to autism and puberty.
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When SPARKs Fly: David and Vell’s Journey to Love
Watch this video interview to learn about David and Vell’s relationship and hear their advice for other autistic adults looking to step into the dating world.
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Webinar: The Developing Social Landscape of Adult Autism
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Roger Jou discusses ways of augmenting the social landscape for people of all ages on the spectrum.
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Supporting Parents in Early Autism Treatment
In this webinar, Melanie Pellecchia, Ph.D., NCSP, BCBA, discusses advances in early autism treatment and strategies to support parents in the implementation of early intervention techniques. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Teaching Safety Skills to Children with Autism
In this webinar, Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, cofounder and executive director of Alpine Learning Group, a school for students with autism, reviews skills and techniques that help to ensure the safety of individuals with autism. This webinar is 45 minutes long.
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