Most parents agree that one of the most essential skills for all children to learn is independent toileting. In a blog on her website Mary Lynch Barbera, BCBA & author of the “Verbal Behavior Approach”, states that it is one of the top three goals for any child or adult with autism in order to access the community. But…
We are very excited to announce that our Speech and Language Therapy service is expanding. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to work with children with autism and related conditions. This position would suit a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist. All training provided including specialist autism training, TalkTools and PROMPT training….
Ever wondered what the developmental norms may be for feeding? Below is a list of when all the skills required for successful feeding should develop as well as when some reflexes should disappear. These are taken from a great book called ‘Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding’ by Lori Overland and Robyn Merkel-Walsh? This list will…
Ever wondered what the developmental norms may be for feeding? Below is a list of when all the skills required for successful feeding should develop as well as when some reflexes should disappear. These are taken from a great book called ‘Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding’ by Lori Overland and Robyn Merkel-Walsh? This list will…
In part 1 of scissor skill development, we focused on the 5 pre-requisite skills that children need to develop in order to learn how to cut, which are: grip, including opening and closing the hand, bilateral use of hands, individual movements of fingers as well as combined movements, upper body stabilisation, and using the eyes…
For most of us nail cutting is such an ordinary experience that we don’t even give it a second thought. But for many children with autism, this simple activity can be quite challenging. Some children may display some challenging behaviour even at the sight of the nail clippers. We have heard of parents cutting their…
We are very excited to be hosting Mary Barbera, author of The Verbal Behavior Approach, for a two day workshop in Bristol on 6th & 7th May 2015. The early bird booking fee of £255 is available until 28th February 2015. Full details are contained here: http://www.skyboundtherapies.co.uk/about-us/may15-workshop/
Scissor skill development starts when a child is approximately 2 years old, By the time they reach the age of 3-4 they may be able to use small scissors, however, these skills are not fully developed until the age of 6. In order to be able to cut efficiently, there are a range of skills…
Bookings can now be made for the 2 Day Workshop with Mary Barbera – Understanding and Implementing Effective Autism Programming from Toddlers to Teens. The workshop is designed for professionals working with children with autism in homes, schools, and the community including behaviour analysts, speech and language therapists, educators, psychologists, and therapists. Parents of children with…
Going for a walk on a crisp winter morning or warm summer evening may sound like a lovely and simple way for a family to spend some quality time together. But for many families with a child with autism this “simple” activity can prove very difficult. Some children may display behaviours that challenge when leaving…