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  • Re: Going Overboard?I have used digital watch reminders for toilet training, especially for children who are more prone to poop accidents, and had tremendous success.  It is great for the older student.  You just have to remember that it is still a...
  • Re: Reaching His Behavior GoalsThank you for sharing on his progress.  What types of therapy has he been receiving? 
  • Re: Autism: The MusicalI am definitely going to check that out - thanks for the link!
  • Re: PTSD SymptomsThere is an article on the website regarding PTSD at http://www.butterflyeffects.com/community/articles_ptsd-in-children-and-adolescents.aspx  I would definitely recommend having an evaluation done by a developmental/behavioral...
  • Re: Easter Egg Toy RecallThat is so alarming... Check out this article about lead in Thomas the Train products:  http://www.butterflyeffects.com/community/articles_do-you-want-lead-with-that-children-and-lead-products.aspx
  • Re: SynaptolI found this on the web as I was not sure what was in the product.  I would like to actually review clinical studies; Have you been able to find any? Below is a short explanation of each ingredient in Synaptol™ and its proven benefits in...
  • Autism Bill - PAY ATTENTION AND TAKE ACTIONTo those most concerned with the Autism Insurance Bills HB 1291 SB 2654 going through our Florida Legislature Bill Text:...
  • Re: Autism and eye contactThat is a good point Tara.  Often people don't realize how much they call their child's name.  Just focusing on gaining it spontaneously can help decrease this so the child does not "tune" the parent out.  
  • Re: Biting Tips?My son did the same thing... and I am a behavior analyst!  The key I found to handling it was finding out how the daycare staff responding to the behavior and what events "triggered" it.  From there we all worked as team to make sure we no...
  • Re: Antibiotics and Autism?Anitbiotics may serve to "trigger" the onset of autism by causing a dysbiosis in the gut that allows toxins to link to the brain.  Check out this website - http://www.autism.com/triggers/index.htm. I copy and pasted this information below...
  • Re: Dan Protocol or special diet for a girl with aspergers?The best suggestion I can give is - one step at a time.  Although time is of the essence, bombardment often results in frustration, lots of expensive, and little data to support which treatment worked best.  The best place to start I find...
  • Re: worn out!!Hey Jen, Ally's recommendation of collecting some baseline data would be a good starting point to determining trends.  I would also recommend looking at his diet.  The fact that he is "micro pooping" may indicate digestive...
  • Re: Potty Training for child with autismRe: Potty Training for child with Autism You may need to back this up a bit and start associating the bathroom with a reinforcer before even placing the demand to use the potty. Pair a strong reinforcer with just entering the bathroom, then just...
  • Re: Problem with my 10yr oldRe: problem with my 10year old   It is always scary when our child's behavior takes a sudden turn for the worst. My advice would be to evaluate any changes in routines,environment,friends etc. and also how people are responding to her...
  • Re: ADHD as a problem behaviorI suggest reading our article on ADHD to better understand the behavioral characteristics that make up the diagnosis, http://www.butterflyeffects.com/behaviors/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd.aspx  Hope that helps!
  • Re: Tv and my childThe issue of television depends on the child; Does your child attend/watch television appropriately?  Have you noticed that they pick up new language/skills after watching a television show?
  • Re: POTTY TRAINING PROBLEMThose recommendations are great [:D] Let me know if itworks out!
  • Re: Should I say something to her??Has she expressed concerns to you? One option is to direct her to the website to check out different topics relating to the issue.
  • Re: any suggestions?What are the events that are triggering the tantrum?  What typically happens right before the behavior?  What is most likely to make the behavior happen?  What is the least likely thing to make the behavior happen?
  • Re: Check out this Article on PCM in the Palm Beach PostFew things wrong - there is no procedure in PCM that involves 5 staff, thus it was not PCM to start a PCM procedure would never involve removing a client from a wheelchair, they should have moved the chair the situation would have to...
  • Re: Support Butterfly Effects in Autism Speaks walk!I just got a pledge today for $500!!!! Go team Butterfly Effects and thank those for their generous support.
  • Re: Helpful websitesDoes anyone know of any DAN practitioners in the South Florida area?
  • Re: Is that SPD?You should look into havin an evaluation done by a practitioner who specialzes in SI>  I would also recommend a Behavioral Assessment.  Where are you located?
  • Re: "A world where..." video, from Autism SpeaksThank you Natalia! I am sending it to everyone I know.
  • Re: Social storiesHow are the social stories going?  Remember, that skill replacement is just as important if not more so than prevention strategies.  Have you been to Carol Grey's website for information on how to write them?

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