Addressing Behavior in the IEP

Academics, Accessibility, ADD/ADHD, All Disabilities, Autism, Behavior, Bullying, Communication, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Early Intervention, General Education, IEP, Inclusion, Juvenile Justice, Special Education, Tennessee, Transition

This month the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services published a Dear Colleague Letter intended to help clarify the use of Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports in the IEP.  A copy of the guidance can be found here: Dear Colleague Letter-on-PBIS-in-IEPs–08-01-2016  Of course, as a governmental document, it was a little…

Autism Treatment Options – What Is Available?

Accessibility, Accommodations & Modifications, Autism, Behavior, Communication, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Social Skills, Special Education

The sheer volume of autism treatment options can be overwhelming to a parent with a new diagnosis.  We have listed here some common treatment options with summaries and links to additional details on each treatment option.  Websites listed here have been used and recommended by LifeLine families over the last 13 years.  Not all options…

Amaze Behavior Therapy

Autism, Behavior, Doctor & Therapy Groups, Early Intervention, Tennessee, Testing & Evaluations

At Amaze Behavior Therapy, we believe that every child is unique and therefore needs an individualized approach based on their specific needs and strengths.  As such, we offer an array of behavior therapy components, all based upon the concepts and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including but not limited to Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training…