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Autism Resources

This collection of resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been curated by the trained autism therapists and clinicians of ErinoakKids. We hope that these resources are helpful to ErinoakKids clients, families, community partners, and others working with children and youth with autism.

Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is a scientific and evidence-based approach for working with individuals with ASD, and is the approach that underpins autism services at ErinoakKids. ABA uses the principles of human behaviour and focuses on the relationship between environment, behaviour, and consequences. Changes to behaviour with ABA are accomplished by increasing desirable skills or decreasing undesirable ones.  

Therapists, parents, educators and others can use the principles of ABA to:

  • Help prevent challenging behaviours
  • Increase positive behaviours
  • Provide structure and routine
  • Help build skills
  • Enhance motivation
  •  Help achieve independence
  •  Increases ability to transfer skills in different settings

Understanding ABA Language:

Reinforcement – Motivating a child

Prompting – Providing Assistance

Fading – Reducing Assistance

Generalization – Transferring Skills

Antecedent Strategies – Proactive strategies implemented before the behaviour develops

Functional Behaviour Assessment – Determining the reason for a behaviour

Handouts

Please note that these resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health-care provider.

ABA for Families

Behavior Basics

Functions of Behavior

Description of Strategies

Reinforcement

Generalization

Task Analysis

Requesting a Break

Supporting Transitions

Strategies to Support Children with Asperger’s Syndrome

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?   Visual Supports

Choice Boards

First-Then Board

Mini Schedules

Visual Schedules

Visual Supports

Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Communication Temptation

Bathroom Schedule Strip

Brushing Teeth Schedule Strip

Morning Schedule Strip

Washing Hands Schedule Strip

About Autism:

www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/eip/autism/index.htm Report of Recommendations (Autism/PDD)

www.autism-society.org Autism Society of America

www.asatonline.org Association for Science in Autism Treatment

www.firstsigns.org Early Identification/Intervention for Children with Developmental Delays and Disorders

Support:

http://www.bbbautism.com Online Support Network

www.autism.net Geneva Centre in Toronto

www.parentpals.com Parents and Teachers alike can connect

General Resources:

www.parentbooks.ca Offers a comprehensive selection of resources (books, videos, etc.) available for purchase online or at retail store in Toronto

https://pecs-canada.com/pecs/ Picture Exchange Communication website

www.speechteach.co.uk Speech Therapy Resources

www.do2learn.com Free Picture Symbols

www.speechtx.com Speech Therapy Activities

www.quia.com Web-based Educational Support

www.abcteach.com Education, includes free printable worksheets