Resources

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Resources

Caring for a child with autism comes with both challenges and opportunities—and access to the right resources can make all the difference. Here you’ll find downloadable guides, trusted educational materials, and helpful links to support you in understanding ABA therapy, building routines at home, and staying informed as your child grows.

Educational Materials

Clear, easy-to-understand explanations of key ABA concepts, treatment strategies, and tips to support your child’s progress.

Downloads

Printable guides, checklists, and tools designed to help you stay organized, informed, and engaged in your child’s care.

Helpful Links

A curated list of trusted websites, organizations, and support networks offering valuable information for families navigating autism.

Blogs

Explore insightful articles that offer practical advice, inspiration, and expert guidance to help you support your child’s progress at every stage.

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Explore our videos and webinars for practical guidance and insights to support your child’s journey.

Pairing Training

The pairing process is essential in developing a fun, working relationship with our clients! The purpose of pairing is to establish yourself as the ultimate reinforcer — the giver of all good things. To establish this rapport, there are two key rules to follow: provide reinforcement and limit demands.

Manding Training

Manding, or the act of requesting, is a fundamental part of communication development for children with autism. It allows children to express their needs, reducing frustration and encouraging meaningful interactions. For caregivers embedding manding opportunities into daily routines can create a natural and effective way to strengthen communication skills.

Tact Training

Tacting is an important part of building your child’s communication skills. It helps children learn to label objects, actions, and emotions in their environment, promoting natural language development and confidence. For caregivers, understanding and practicing tacting at home is a valuable way to support your child’s progress.

Verbal Operants

Verbal operants are the building blocks of communication in ABA. They teach children how to request, label, answer questions, and engage in meaningful conversations. As a caregiver, understanding these operants is essential for supporting your child’s language development at home and reinforcing new skills.

Discrete Trial

Discrete Trial Training (DTT) breaks learning into simple, repeatable steps, helping children build essential skills through clear instructions and consistent reinforcement. Understanding DTT provides valuable insight into how small, focused moments can add up to big progress.

Promp Training

Prompts are gentle hints or cues that help guide your child to the correct response, building confidence and independence over time. For parents, learning how and when to use prompts ensures consistent support, both in therapy and at home.

Behavior Recording

Behavior recording is how we track your child’s progress by observing and documenting their actions during therapy. These insights tell the story of your child’s growth, celebrating every step forward and highlighting the progress that matters most.

Medicaid Waiver Forms ​Webinar

This presentation covers how to fill out the application forms needed to apply for the Family Supports Waiver, also known as the Medicaid Waiver, for individuals with developmental disabilities living in the state of Indiana.

Systematic Desensitization Webinar

Learn how systematic desensitization helps reduce anxiety by gradually and gently exposing children to challenging situations like haircuts, dental visits, or doctor’s appointments. This webinar offers practical strategies to support your child’s comfort and confidence.

Free webinars are available from a variety of organizations, and cover many different topics including financial resources, behavior, transition to adulthood, social skills, and new research findings. Here are some key state and national organizations that provide free webinars to families. Explore more of Cornerstone’s educational content and resources on our YouTube channel. Discover additional videos, webinars, and helpful insights to support your journey with Cornerstone Autism Centers.

Explore more of our educational content and resources on our YouTube channel

Downloadable Resources

Find helpful guides, checklists, and tools to support your child’s progress and make ABA therapy easier to navigate. These downloadable resources are designed to keep you informed, organized, and confident as you partner with us in your child’s journey.

Weekly Schedule Template

Rhyming Words Activity

Prewriting Activity

Patterns Space Activity

FIRST THEN Board

Circle The Letter Activity

Circle The Letter Activity

Alphabetical Order Activity

Robot Token Board

Positive vs. Negative Guide

Reinforcement vs. Punishment Guide

Verbal Operants Guide

Mand Training Guide

Functions of Behavior Quick Guide

ABCs Quick Guide

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