Empirical Pediatric Therapy

Empirical Pediatric Therapy Amy Stango began providing applied behavior analysis services, with a special emphasis on verbal behavior in 1998.

Empirical Pediatric Therapy draws from empirically-validated, peer-reviewed research to teach communication, motor, play, social and self-care skills, in a fun, child-friendly environment. She holds a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Alvernia College, and is a nationally registered occupational therapist. She also holds a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florid

a Institute of Technology, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Amy is experienced in working with children and adolescents with a wide range of exceptionalities, including those who are gifted, have specific learning disabilities, developmental disabilities such as autism or Down syndrome, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments, and other challenges.

Transition planning under IDEA is about more than checking a box. It’s a chance to help students with disabilities move ...
04/30/2025

Transition planning under IDEA is about more than checking a box. It’s a chance to help students with disabilities move toward real goals like college, employment, and independent living. Too often, the process starts late or lacks direction.

This article explains what strong transition planning should look like and how schools can get it right.

📖 Read the full post: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transition-planning-under-idea-postsecondary-mmijf

🌟 Preparing for Life After High School: Understanding Transition Assessments 🌟As your child approaches the end of high s...
04/24/2025

🌟 Preparing for Life After High School: Understanding Transition Assessments 🌟

As your child approaches the end of high school, planning for their future becomes paramount. A crucial component of this planning is the transition assessment, a process mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These assessments help identify your child's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs (SPIN) to set meaningful postsecondary goals.​

A recent article by Empirical Pediatric Therapy delves into what educators—and by extension, parents—need to know about transition assessments under IDEA. It highlights that while IDEA requires age-appropriate assessments related to education, employment, and independent living, it doesn't prescribe specific tools or methods. This flexibility allows for both formal assessments, like interest inventories and aptitude tests, and informal ones, such as interviews and observations.​

Understanding these assessments empowers you to collaborate effectively with your child's IEP team, ensuring that the transition plan is tailored to their unique aspirations and abilities.​

📖 Read the full article here: Transition Assessment Under IDEA: What Educators Need to Know https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transition-assessment-under-idea-what-educators-uryuf

📘 Part 1 of Our Transition Planning Series Is HereTransition planning isn’t just a checkbox on the IEP, it’s a foundatio...
04/21/2025

📘 Part 1 of Our Transition Planning Series Is Here

Transition planning isn’t just a checkbox on the IEP, it’s a foundation for adult life.

In the first article of our 6-part series, we explore how schools can lay the groundwork for meaningful postsecondary outcomes by aligning IEPs with real-world goals across education, employment, and independent living.

This article is a must-read for school parents, special education advocates, and special education IEP teams working to build futures that reflect each student’s strengths, preferences, and dreams.

🔗 Read now:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transition-planning-students-disabilities-qnu3f

We’re now on X! Follow for insights on ABA, OT, and Speech Therapy — plus practical tips for families, educators, and s...
04/19/2025

We’re now on X! Follow for insights on ABA, OT, and Speech Therapy — plus practical tips for families, educators, and special education teams.

Let’s keep the conversation going. 👉 Follow us on X

https://x.com/EmpiricalPeds

🚽 NEW RESOURCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES! 🚽We've just published a comprehensive guide to the Foxx and Azrin toilet trai...
04/12/2025

🚽 NEW RESOURCE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES! 🚽

We've just published a comprehensive guide to the Foxx and Azrin toilet training method on our LinkedIn page!

If you're a parent of a child with special needs struggling with toilet training, this evidence-based approach could be the game-changer you've been looking for. We have broken down this highly effective method into manageable steps any parent can implement at home.

✅ Detailed, step-by-step instructions
✅ Practical solutions to common challenges
✅ Printable tracking charts
✅ BONUS: "Beyond Diapers" podcast episode!

Toilet training doesn't have to be an endless struggle. With the right approach, your child can develop this essential life skill and gain independence.

Click the link in comments to read the full article on LinkedIn and access our free resources!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/comprehensive-guide-foxx-azrin-toilet-training-p6aaf

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