Alix Strickland, BCaBA https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/author/alixstrickland/ Autism News and Research Fri, 14 Aug 2020 23:20:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/ADN.jpg Alix Strickland, BCaBA https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/author/alixstrickland/ 32 32 Autism and Therapy Chickens https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/autism-and-therapy-chickens/ https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/autism-and-therapy-chickens/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=8649 Many families will attest to the therapeutic benefits of having animals for their children on the autism spectrum. Families have explained how dogs, cats, dolphins, alpacas, and fish-filled aquariums have positively impacted their children’s communication, social and independent living skills. Keeping chickens and a chicken coop are now also being praised as therapeutic for children […]

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]]> https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/autism-and-therapy-chickens/feed/ 3 One Family’s Life with a Service Dog for Autism https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/one-familys-life-with-a-service-dog-for-autism/ https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/one-familys-life-with-a-service-dog-for-autism/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=8250 Cry Worley, mom to Sasha who has autism and severe ADHD and is founder of the A.Skate Foundation, shared her story of living with a service dog for autism exclusively with the Autism Daily Newscast. Cry Worley’s son, Sasha, is 11 years old. Worley read about service dogs for autism and always wanted to offer […]

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]]> https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/one-familys-life-with-a-service-dog-for-autism/feed/ 1 Organizing for Autism – Change your space to increase functional communication https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/organizing-for-autism-change-your-space-to-increase-functional-communication/ Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=7133 The space you live in changes how you live, how happy you are and how you communicate with those around you. Feng Shui, Space Clearing and the notion of Spring cleaning all revolve around the idea that we react to our living space and feel better when it is organized, harmonious and beautiful. These concepts […]

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]]> Autism and Therapeutic Aquariums https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/autism-and-therapeutic-aquariums/ Sat, 18 May 2019 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=6589 Aquariums can be both soothing and educational for children on the autism spectrum. Designing, setting up and maintaining them can serve as a functional activity. Children with ASD can share aquarium activities with siblings, friends and parents to work on taking turns, sharing and teamwork. Therapeutic aquariums can serve as a reinforcer in a behaviorally […]

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]]> Autism and Animal-Assisted Therapy https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/autism-and-animal-assisted-therapy/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=6407 Many parents of individuals on the autism spectrum wonder about the potential benefits of animal-assisted therapy. Most people believe that animals have a calming effect. According to the American Pets Products Association, in the US alone, 83.3 million people own dogs and 95.6 million people own cats. In homes for the elderly owning a dog […]

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]]> Paris Askate Skateboarding event invites Autistic children to try a new sport https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/paris-askate-skateboarding-event-invites-autistic-children-to-try-a-new-sport/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=2402 We all know that sport and exercise is good for body, mind and soul, and having Autism or an ASD diagnosis should not stand in the way of a child, or adult having fun, branching out and doing something different. Last week we brought you the inspirational story of Anthony Ianni Michigan State Basketball player […]

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]]> TAGteach Learning for Children with Autism https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/tagteach-learning-for-children-with-autism/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=9213 TAGteach is a form of clicker training that uses positive reinforcement to help break down new skills into several, manageable learning steps. TAG stands for Teaching with Acoustical Guidance. This program was originally used with gymnasts. If a gymnast had a difficult time learning a repertoire, the repertoire could be broken down in to several […]

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]]> Children with ASD and shopping for the holidays https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/children-with-asd-and-shopping-for-the-holidays/ Thu, 17 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=4783 As the holiday season approaches and families begin searching for gifts for loved ones, many families with children with autism wonder what they should purchase for their special needs children. Caring family and friends may also ask what they can offer your child for the holidays. Last year we ran an article which listed some […]

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]]> Sign Language and Individuals with ASD https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/sign-language-and-individuals-with-asd/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:22:25 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=4591 Adapted sign language can be a very valuable tool when teaching non-verbals learners on the autism spectrum to communicate functionally. For non-verbal children on the autism spectrum, the signs that are put in place are « adapted signs » meaning they are based on American or British sign language signs but made simpler. This may involve teaching […]

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]]> Children with autism and managing Halloween treats https://www.autismdailynewscast.com/children-with-autism-and-managing-halloween-treats/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 20:22:04 +0000 http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/?p=4217 It is Halloween in two days and many children go trick-or-treating with the aim to collect as much candy as possible. This poses several risks for children on the autism spectrum and leads parents to wonder how they can offer their children a fun and healthy Halloween. Many children with autism follow limited diets. Some […]

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