Atlanta Autism Center

Starting next week, we are offering speech therapy through telemedicine. We're excited to provide a new way to reach our patients and to get them the services they need!

We are currently staying open during regular hours to continue providing needed therapy with additional sanitation and distancing precautions. In the meantime, continue to practice preventative measures including hand washing. If your child or someone in your household has a fever, please stay home and let us know. We'll keep you updated as new developments arise.

Our BCBA team working hard and collaborating! #aac #autism #afterhours

Warnings: Not a Consequence for Misbehavior http://atlantaautismcenter.home.blog//warnings-not-a-cons/

Recasting is when a communication partner repeats what the child said, but with added or corrected language. One benefit of recasting is that it doesn't interrupt the flow of conversation. Recasting also helps to keep the overall interaction positive, and it allows you to provide language models about the child's interests. Examples:Child: "He eated"Caregiver: "He ate? Yummy!" Child: "I want play" [ 62 more words ] http://atlantaautismcenter.home.blog//speech-strategy-rec/

We've all been there: you're headed out the door, or in the grocery store, or perhaps you're helping your child get ready for school when challenging behavior starts. The avoidance, the refusals, the stomping of the feet. Perhaps there's yelling, throwing, maybe even some tears. For many parents, it can be difficult to know "when to pick your battles." Knowing the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown can help. [ 369 more words ] http://atlantaautismcenter.home.blog//challenging-behavio/

Hi all! Come join us at Atlantic Station for the Autism Speaks walk! It’s our honor and joy to be able to support such a worthy organization.Hi all! Come join us at Atlantic Station for the Autism Speaks walk! It’s our honor and joy to be able to support such a worthy organization.

Hi All! Our Director of Speech Therapy will be leading Story Time at Gwinnett County Library in Peachtree Corners on May 20 at 10:00. This story time will be geared specifically towards kids with ASD and/or use alternative communication systems. Come and join us!

W-Sitting. What is it, and why is it important? W-sitting is a posture a child assumes when he/she plants their bottom between their feet on the floor and their feet and bottom make a " W". Many children assume this posture while playing on the floor and when you observe this you should discourage it. This posture can influence the hip, knees, and feet. [ 168 more words ] http://atlantaautismcenter.home.blog//w-sitting-what-is-i/

Autism Speaks is having a sensory friendly easter egg hunt in Sandy Springs! Join us on April 14 from 2:00-4:00! https://www.autismspeaks.org//eggstravaganza-easter-egg-hu