NIH launches $50M Autism Data Science Initiative to unlock causes and improve outcomes

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched the Autism Data Science Initiative (ADSI), a $50 million research effort aimed at uncovering the biological and environmental contributors to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and improving outcomes across the lifespan. Thirteen funded projects will integrate large-scale datasets spanning genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, proteomics, clinical records, behavioral data, and […]

First Then Board: Visual Aid for Structuring Kids’ Tasks & Rewards

Visual aids can be helpful for your child. This First Then Board infographic could be used to show clarity and predictability for your child and set expectations while showing your child what they are earning for task completion. Below are some icons that you can use with the board. If you have ideas or need […]

Morning Routine Template

Visual aids are sometime helpful for keeping your child on track. This infographic display could be used to structure your mornings a little more. If you have ideas or need support for more tools like, this email us at contact@firststepsds.com and we can collaborate on resources.

Four Functions of Behavior

This infographic displays the four functions of behavior that will be a useful tool for caregivers to better understanding their child’s behavior.