Here is a blog written by one of our Lead Behavior Specialists, Melissa. She is the mother of two wonderful children and is presently completing her Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. Let us know your thoughts......
When most of
us hear the word "training" we automatically think that must mean that we are not good enough at
something and therefore, need to be trained to do it. When we pair it with the word "parent," we think we are not good enough as a parent and need to be trained to
raise our children. This is not always the case. I don’t know about your kids
but mine did not come with an instruction manual and there have been times I
sure wish they did. So if it’s difficult to raise a “typical” child without any
instructions, I can only imagine how difficult it is to raise a child with
autism without any instructions. We all know that ABA and the behavior
specialist help teach the child but who is left when we leave? You, the parent.
And who will be left to raise the child after our services end? You, the
parent. So why not get all the knowledge you can. If you have a question, ask
us. If we don’t have an answer we will find one for you. If Tessa or Jeff approaches
you about parent trainings, jump at the chance. Or don’t wait, ask them for it.
Let us help you be a better you.
‘Parent
Training’ May Help Kids with Autism Behave Better
health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/03/02/
Training Parents is Good Medicine for
Children with Autism Behavior Problems, Study Suggests
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120004194318.htm
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