Nine TLS staff members attended a JASPER training session at TLS Central on May 6. JASPER stands for Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement and Regulation, which are also the four main objectives to the approach. It targets the foundation of social communication - join attention, imitation and play - and uses naturalistic strategies to increase [...]

  When school lets out for summer, many parents may want their kids to relax and enjoy not having a routine. But while childhood summers offer treasured time with families, the complete absence of routine and structure can be difficult for students on the spectrum. Jodi Moore, co-director at TLS Central, said students benefit from [...]