The Stepping Stones Group - Autism Services

Who Should Be Screened for ASD?

Who Should Be Screened for ASD?

Who Should Be Screened for ASD? If you are concerned that your child may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), your first step should be to obtain a professional screening as soon as possible.

Is It Possible to Get Your Child’s IEP Changed?

Is It Possible to Get Your Child’s IEP Changed?

Is It Possible to Get Your Child’s IEP Changed? If your child requires any kind of special education in a public school, he or she must receive an Individualized Education Program or IEP. 

Mastering the Terminology of ABA: A Guide for Parents

Mastering the Terminology of ABA: A Guide for Parents

Mastering the Terminology of ABA: A Guide for Parents If you are a parent of a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it’s important that you take the time to learn about applied behavior analysis (ABA).

How ASD Can Differ in Boys and Girls

How ASD Can Differ in Boys and Girls

How ASD Can Differ in Boys and Girls If you are the parent of a child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be wondering if the disorder manifests differently depending on the child’s gender.

What Science Says about Self-Injurious Behavior

What Science Says about Self-Injurious Behavior

What Science Says about Self-Injurious Behavior Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may manifest the condition in a number of ways—and some of those ways, unfortunately, can cause them harm.

Exploring the Three Severity Levels of Autism

Exploring the Three Severity Levels of Autism
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Exploring the Three Severity Levels of Autism To help determine what the best approach is for providing assistance to someone with ASD, an individual with a diagnosis often gets designated with one of three severity levels.

What Parents Need to Know about Pivotal Response Therapy

What Parents Need to Know about Pivotal Response Therapy
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What Parents Need to Know about Pivotal Response Therapy Pivotal response therapy (PRT) is an empirically supported comprehensive behavioral treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that focuses on pivotal areas of a person’s development, rather than treating individual behaviors one at a time.

Ideas for Making Travel Less Stressful for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ideas for Making Travel Less Stressful for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Ideas for Making Travel Less Stressful for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder Family vacations can be delightful. For parents of children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), however, they can also be stressful. Fortunately, there are strategies you can adopt to make travel an enjoyable experience for you and your child.  

Understanding Your Child’s Rights in the Classroom

Understanding Your Child’s Rights in the Classroom
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Understanding Your Child’s Rights in the Classroom Individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and similar conditions have certain educational rights and responsibilities, and it’s important for them—and their parents—to understand what those are. If you are the parent of a child with ASD, it’s time to learn what special education se...

Tips for Teaching Children with ASD to Swim

Tips for Teaching Children with ASD to Swim
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Tips for Teaching Children with ASD to Swim Swimming is an important skill for every child, but for children with ASD, it’s especially crucial. Water can hold a special fascination for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and this can be dangerous when a child is also prone to wandering. 

Top Ten Books for Kids with ASD

Top Ten Books for Kids with ASD
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Top Ten Books for Kids with ASD The right book may even help a child with ASD find his or her place in the world, offering comfort and understanding. If you love a child with ASD, try some of the books on this list and see if you can find the perfect match.  

Sleep Problems among Children on the Spectrum

Sleep Problems among Children on the Spectrum
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Sleep Problems among Children on the Spectrum Many of us have trouble falling asleep but for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sleep can be especially problematic.

A Guide to Helping Children with Special Needs Change Schools

A Guide to Helping Children with Special Needs Change Schools
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A Guide to Helping Children with Special Needs Change Schools Children and teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, sensory issues, and other special needs have a more difficult time adjusting to changes than typically developing kids.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Myths

Autism Spectrum Disorder Myths
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Myths The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 59 US children sits somewhere along the autism spectrum. Despite how relatively common this condition is, it remains quite misunderstood by the general public.

Sesame Street Character Speaks Volumes About Life on the Spectrum

Sesame Street Character Speaks Volumes About Life on the Spectrum
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Sesame Street Character Speaks Volumes About Life on the Spectrum Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 68 kids in the United States, and yet for children with ASD, it can often be challenging to find themselves reflected in our culture.

Helping Children with Autism Learn to Communicate

Helping Children with Autism Learn to Communicate
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Helping Children with Autism Learn to Communicate For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), communication can be a major challenge. Children whose language skills do not develop typically often have difficulty conveying their wants and needs effectively.

Conditions that Commonly Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorder

Conditions that Commonly Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Conditions that Commonly Accompany Autism Spectrum Disorder People with Autism Spectrum Disorder face many challenges, not just from ASD, but also from conditions that often accompany it.

Do Sensory Processing Issues Get Better Over Time?

Do Sensory Processing Issues Get Better Over Time?
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Do Sensory Processing Issues Get Better Over Time? For children with an autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing issues can be problematic.

Parenting Styles to Avoid When Raising a Child With Autism

Parenting Styles to Avoid When Raising a Child With Autism
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Parenting Styles to Avoid When Raising a Child With Autism There are certain parenting styles you’ll need to consider avoiding especially when parenting a child with ASD. 

Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive

Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive
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Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be worried, wondering what will happen next.  While ASD is not something that people grow out of, there are many treatments and therapies that can help your child build skills and overcome developmental challenge...

Benefits of Applied Behavioral Therapy

Benefits of Applied Behavioral Therapy
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Benefits of Applied Behavioral Therapy What is ABA? Used since the 1960s in treating young children with ASD and related disorders, this evidence-based best practice treatment has evolved over the years.

Helping your Child with ASD Adapt to New Places

Helping your Child with ASD Adapt to New Places
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Helping your Child with ASD Adapt to New Places As a parent, you’re probably excited about exposing your child to new experiences and new places. If you’re parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), however, it can be tricky.

Nonverbal Ways to Connect with Your Child with Autism

Nonverbal Ways to Connect with Your Child with Autism
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Nonverbal Ways to Connect with Your Child with Autism One of the challenges you’ll face is in connecting with your child with ASD, but with some practice, you’ll learn how to communicate effectively, often without saying a word.

Preparing your Child with ASD for School Environments

Preparing your Child with ASD for School Environments
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Preparing your Child with ASD for School Environments For children with ASD, school can pose challenges, whether related to cognitive processing delays, sensory perception issues, or social skills deficits. Here, we offer some helpful tips to prepare both you and your child for school success.   

Supporting your Child Whose Sibling has ASD

Supporting your Child Whose Sibling has ASD
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Supporting your Child Whose Sibling has ASD While you’re coping with the challenges facing your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, how can you support your child who does not have an ASD diagnosis?

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? It’s actually not a single disorder, but rather a group of closely related disorders.

Portrayal of ASD characters in TV and Film

Portrayal of ASD characters in TV and Film
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Portrayal of ASD characters in TV and Film For people with ASD, the characters they see on tv and film, often serve a dual purpose, not just providing representation but also increasing awareness.

Summer Activities for Children

Summer Activities for Children
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Summer Activities for Children Summer can be a great time of year. If you're the parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum (ASD), check out this handy guide for making the most out of your summer and avoiding common frustrations.

Navigating Broken Routines During the Holidays

Navigating Broken Routines During the Holidays
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Navigating Broken Routines During the Holidays Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often display rigidity and are uncomfortable with changing plans, routines help to make them feel safe and secure. During the holidays, the disruption of the regular school schedule, paired with the disruptive and over-stimulating nature of the holidays themsel...

Easter with your ASD Child

Easter with your ASD Child
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Easter with your ASD Child Traditional Easter activities may not be appropriate for, or may be overwhelming to children with ASD. We’ve got some tips for making Easter with your ASD child a joyful time.

How Games can Help Children with Autism

How Games can Help Children with Autism
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How Games can Help Children with Autism For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), communication and social interaction can be challenging, therapists are beginning to use fantasy role-playing games (RPGs) to help these young people engage with others, building social skills, confidence, and other skills.

Anxiety During a Difficult Time

Anxiety During a Difficult Time
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Anxiety During a Difficult Time It’s normal to be anxious when life has dramatically changed, and our health and welfare are both threatened. It’s reasonable to be anxious about that, and anxiety can bring symptoms like chronic worry, restlessness, insomnia, feelings of dread, tense muscles, irritability, and a fight response.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Life

Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Life
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Life Many people think of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a disorder of childhood, but it’s actually a lifelong condition. It’s important to know, however, that while early childhood intervention can be extremely helpful, ongoing support is necessary to help people with ASD thrive throughout their ...

Indiana Teen Shares his Autism Experience

Indiana Teen Shares his Autism Experience
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Indiana Teen Shares his Autism Experience A Fort Wayne teenager has written a book documenting his experience with ASD, to help people understand what it’s like to be a person with autism spectrum disorder.

on Nathan, one of our Behavior Technicians!
Three words to describe me are passionate, empathetic, and active.
Something I cannot live without is the sun! I went to college in WA state where the sun rarely shines, so living in CA, I appreciate it more than ever.
My favorite quote on positivity is "When we seek to rule only ourselves, we are each of us kings" -Nicholas Eames.
What I love most about my career is that I love feeling like I am making a difference in people's lives every day at work.
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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

on Kristin, one of our office managers!
1. Describe yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Compassionate, Inquisitive
2. One thing I cannot live without is my pup, Luna!
3. My favorite quote on positivity is " Positive thinking leads to positive results!"
4. What I love most about my career is being a part of a positive, smart, and AMAZING OM Team!! I also love the support that I receive from leadership to empower me to do my job to my best ability!
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on Samantha, one of our Behavior Technicians!
1) 3 words that describe me are resilient, diligent, and creative.
2) Something I cannot live without is my family, specifically my husband.
3) My favorite quote on positivity comes from Lord of the Rings “ ‘I wish that none of this had happened.’ ‘So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for us to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us’”.
4) What I love most about my career is helping others grow!
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