Navigating Autism
Imagine taking your child to the doctor, having your child diagnosed with a life-long condition, then being basically told to have a nice day.…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
How a Child with Autism Can Qualify for SSD Benefits
Having a child be diagnosed with autism can be very challenging for parents. After the initial shock has worn off, there is a transition…
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Iowa should offer license designation to autistic drivers
A legislative proposal will soon land on Gov. Kim Reynold’s desk that could result in added protections for drivers with autism. Because Tanager Place…
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The ABCs of Data Collection
ABC data collection is a tool used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to record behaviors. The use of ABC data extends to teachers, parents,…
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An Overview of Self-Stimulatory Behavior
In moments of anxiety, it presents as a nervous bouncing of the leg or tapping a pencil. When excited, it appears as squealing or…
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A Break Down of Priming in ABA
Think about the last time you or someone you know purchased a new car. Suddenly, every time you sat behind the wheel, you began…
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Operant Conditioning & ABA: An Introduction to Autism Awareness Month
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Tanager Place Autism Services is developing a parent training curriculum. It is our hope that our presentations can…
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Study: 1 in 4 children with autism not diagnosed
Tanager Place therapists can do a lot to help children with autism better communicate and learn social skills, but they are most effective when…
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New tool helps police reunite non-verbal residents with families in Linn County
CEDAR RAPIDS — The Cedar Rapids Police Department and Linn County Sheriff’s Office have a new tool to help reunite residents with autism, Alzheimer’s…
Read MoreMarch ASD Information Workshop
In March, the Austim Spectrum Disorder parent support group will be hosting a financial planning session specializing in financial planning for parents with children who have…
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