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Laura Shields, LBA, BCBA

Laura Shields initially studied to be a special education teacher and holds a BA in Multicategorical Special Education from Lander University and a MS from Florida Institute of Technology. Laura has had the privilege of working with and learning alongside many families as they create meaningful and lasting change for their children and family. Laura is the parent to a curious and energetic five-year-old son, and is a beekeeper, which serves as a reminder to her of the importance of patience and community—values she carries into her work every day.

Recent Articles

Behaviors

When kids fall apart at home: Understanding and supporting masking fatigue
family moving with autistic child
Practical Tools & Strategies

Strategies for moving with an autistic child
child dealing with school refusal
School and IEPs

School refusal and autism: Understanding and supporting your child
Practical Tools & Strategies

Practical self-care for parents of neurodivergent kids
Understanding Autism

Navigating autism in the teen years: Expectations, strategies, and support
Understanding Autism

What is PDA and how does it relate to autism?
Embracing Neurodiversity

A nervous-system informed approach to helping your child feel safe
Behaviors

When a child leaves a safe space: understanding and supporting wandering in autism
Virtual autism therapy session
Embracing Neurodiversity

Helping autistic kids learn to self-advocate: Why it matters and how you can support it
autistic child receiving therapy
Understanding Autism

Why online socializing works so well for autistic kids and teens — and how to keep it safe
basic-sign-language-autism
Understanding Autism

Basic sign language for autism: a parent-friendly guide
School and IEPs

A parent’s guide to advocacy: Understanding your rights in the IEP process
Practical Tools & Strategies

The power of co-regulation: supporting your child through dysregulation
Embracing Neurodiversity

Understanding autism: reframing common misconceptions
Therapy

Why social skills training often fails autistic individuals
Behaviors

Understanding stimming in autism spectrum disorder: a parent’s guide to acceptance and support
Toilet training for autistic child with doll.
Practical Tools & Strategies

How to potty train autistic children: a neurodiversity-affirming approach to toilet training
Behaviors

The importance of sleep for autistic children: a guide to better rest

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