Is Play Therapy an Evidenced-Based Intervention for Children with Autism?

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• January 1st, 2018
• actually autistic, child-centered, children, evidence-based, intervention, research, therapy, winter 2018 issue
• 12921    4

As a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), I work with families that have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and periodically see an increased interest in specific interventions. Multiple families start asking me whether a specific intervention is as effective as they are...

Autism and Dating: Practical Tips for Parents

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• January 1st, 2017
• actually autistic, dating, parenting, relationships, winter 2017 issue
• 10104    1

Navigating the dating scene is not easy for anyone, whether or not they have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dating is filled with many challenges to maneuver, resulting in awkward situations. These awkward situations happen to almost every young adult who dives into the dating scene. However,...

Exploring How Parents Choose ASD Treatments

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Quincy University
• July 1st, 2015
• actually autistic, decisions, evidence-based, research, treatment
• 2254    0

Today, 1 in every 50 children is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (CDC, 2013). There are hundreds of treatments, ranging from behavioral and educational therapies to traditional and complementary alternative therapies to downright dangerous therapies (e.g., Leskovec, Rowles, &...