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Laura Kasbar discusses the research surrounding the Gemiini System and their unique plan to ensure that no family is excluding Gemiini because of cost. The Gemiini System features ground breaking technology, utilizing discrete video modeling. Used in conjunction with other therapies the Gemiini System can help individuals with speech and language deficits achieve more progress. For more information on Gemiini visit: https://www.gemiini.org/

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A parent writes in with a question about hygiene and dealing with hygiene issues in front of peers. Dr. Adel Najdowski and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox discuss how to deal with these issues and the parent’s particular concern about her son’s hands going into pants. You won’t believe where the discussion goes from there as Autism mom, Shannon Penrod, shares her experience with this!

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Today’s Jargon is Symbolic Play! Teaching children to be able to use objects to represent other things is a huge step towards creative thinking, perspective taking, critical problem solving and being a flexible thinker.

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Marcia Hinds talks openly with Autism Moms, Shannon Penrod and Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson about her book I Know You’re in There. The book, which can be found at http://www.amazon.com/KNOW-YOURE-IN-THERE-Winning/dp/0996103902 , details Hind’s journey with her son from Autism diagnosis to recovery.

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Today’s Jargon is Reinforcer! Knowing what a reinforcer is and how to effectively use it is the key to changing any behavior!

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Dr. Adel Najdowski gives tips on how to do a preference assessment and how to thin reinforcers. Dr. Najdowski is one of the co-creators of Skills®, an online curriculum for treating Autism.

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Today’s Jargon is Generalization! Generalization happens when a person is able to successfully apply what they have learned in situations and circumstances where they have not had previous instruction. Generalization is one of the hallmarks of a quality ABA program. It is essential that any lesson that is taught have a clear plan for how it will be generalized before the first lesson is even attempted.

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Dr. Jonathan Tarbox answers viewer’s questions how to teach a child to dress and undress. Included is a wonderful talk on the use of chaining as a teaching method.

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This month’s Smarty craft is extra fun! It helps to use all of the broken crayons in your home and create new fabulous crayons! With those new crayons kids can create fun “scratch and reveal” paintings. The craft is inexpensive and helps children to work on skills such as pincer grasp, holding a pencil, using a paintbrush and more! Enjoy this fun craft.

Smarty, short for smart art, is a monthly series showing the ways in which you can use art to bond with your child while practicing skills they are working on in therapy. Its real life application of lessons they are learning.

This segment is sponsored by www.SkillsforAutism.com and utilizes the lessons and curriculum found in the Skills® online program.

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Janice Ross and Angelina Castro from American Greetings visit to talk about Care Bears!!! These amazing toys have been a favorite for more than 30 years. Shannon talks with the ladies about how these precious toys work on perspective taking skills, understanding and dealing with emotions and so much more! Check out the full line of Care Bear toys, games, apps and clothing along with other family favorite brands like Strawberry Shortcake at www.americangreetings.com

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