Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) – what is it and does it work? Is it harmful. Find out more with this fascinating documentary!

ABA good or bad?

ABA good or bad?

“If you thought you knew everything you needed to know about autism, think again.

Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged by this intelligent, moving and gripping BBC exploration of the controversy surrounding Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), an intensive intervention used to treat autism.

Parents who want ABA for their children passionately believe that it is the best way to teach a child new skills and to help them function in mainstream society, but critics of ABA argue that it is dehumanising and abusive to try to eliminate autistic behaviour. Documentary first broadcast in 2013.”

What is the difference between Social Communication Disorder and Autism?

What is the difference between Social Communication Disorder and Autism?

What is the difference between Social Communication Disorder and Autism?

What is the difference between Social Communication Disorder and Autism?

Find out at this video below!

Autism Parents: It”s Going To Be Okay – Find out about Autism Laughter Therapy here!

Autism Parents: It''s Going To Be Okay

Autism Parents: It”s Going To Be Okay

You’ve found us. We’re the Jetsel’s.

We’re a family of 8, with two sons on the autism spectrum. We like to think of ourselves as a ‘Perfectly Dysfunctional & Madly In Love’ family.

But it wasn’t always that way.

For years, we struggled with the chaos of raising our sons on the spectrum – it very nearly ripped our family apart.

There was a time, when, as a family… well, we were in serious turmoil.

The stress and strain was turning our home in to what seemed like a combat zone.

Then we made a change that resulted in a WHOLE NEW LIFE. The life we had given up on; the life that seemed out of our reach. It was NOTHING like ANYTHING anyone had EVER seen before. Our NEW discovery was glorious.

Raising kids on the autism spectrum can be hard.

It’s now our FAMILY MISSION, to help YOUR family get A WHOLE NEW, BETTER LIFE; the life you deserve; to THRIVE as you raise YOUR kids on the Autism spectrum.

It’s why we’re here.

WHO ARE WE?

We are Kyle (Dad), Shelly (the shy, Mom) Alek and Zak (the 2 oldest “typical” sons), Erik and Ricky (our 2 sons on the Autism spectrum), and Jack and Chloe (the youngest “typical” twins.)

As we started to THRIVE IN CHAOS, we were able to develop and become skilled at applying our BRAND NEW DISCOVERIES.

And as we applied the core principles our BRAND NEW DISCOVERIES were based on, we started to experience hidden rewards… and a different and more powerful kind of family love and happiness became obvious.

As time went on we not only embraced the chaos but became incredibly grateful for it all.

It is now OUR MISSION to share with you our secrets and give YOU a WHOLE NEW LIFE; the life you want and deserve; the life you imagined. We want to help you “Thrive In Chaos.”

Go here for more information!

What are your experiences with autism and music therapy? Please share here

Music therapy and Autism

Music therapy and Autism


Hello. Our names are Ashley, Dieunie and Herve. Our research team is currently working on a study devoted to the effects of music therapy on children with autism and parents views of and experiences with music therapy. As seniors at Brooklyn College, we are conducting a research project to fulfill graduation requirements. We are asking parents or primary caregivers whom are familiar with music therapy and have children with ASD from the ages between birth and 18 years old to help us conduct our research. We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us collect the data. We expect that it should take approximately 15 minutes for you to complete our survey. All data collected will be anonymous and kept confidential. Please read the following consent form and thank you in advance for your time!

Disclaimer: If you have more than one child on the spectrum, please answer the following questions for only one child, specifically between the ages of birth and 18 years old.

To take part please go here.