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Danielle Fowler
ContributorDanielle Fowler has had an interest in child psychology since high school. After pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education at Elon University in 2017, Danielle went on to learn more about the child development realm. She earned her Ed.M in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education in May of 2018. By July of that same year, she was knee deep in the work of a behavioral counselor at The Manville School, a therapeutic school in Boston, offering proactive social, emotional, and academic supports to students with a range of psychological diagnoses. This job has provided Danielle with a plethora of hands on work and personal experiences working with students on the autism spectrum. Danielle has recently been accepted as a PhD Candidate in School Psychology at UMass Boston and will dive deeper into learning about positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) models. Her overall career goal is to become a school psychologist and to work clinically with similarly presenting students as those at her first job site.
Articles by Danielle
7 Tips to Get Your Child Back into the School Routine
Summer is near the end and it’s almost time to head back to school! Gearing your child up for a normal school routine after summer fun is no easy feat. However, practice makes perfect! We know autistic children thrive with consistency and previewing, so these seven tips should p
Danielle Fowler
Sep 21, 2020 · 4 min read
Emotions & Social Skills 5 Ways Sesame Street’s Character Julia Teaches People About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Julia, the new character on Sesame Street can help all children better understand autism. Sesame Street is a treasured TV show that has educated children worldwide for more than 50 years. It has brought characters like Elmo, Big Bird, Abby, and Cookie Monster into children’s liv
Danielle Fowler
Aug 8, 2020 · 4 min read
ABA & Therapy Coping Strategies: Find What Works Best For Your Autistic Child
Use zones of regulation and occupational therapy insight to find the best coping strategies for your autistic child. The phrase “coping strategy” can be thrown around often in the autism (ASD) community. But what are they? How do we find the best ones for our children? How do ea
Danielle Fowler
Aug 8, 2020 · 6 min read
ABA & Therapy What Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and How Can It Help My Autistic Student?
Two Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) explain Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how to determine the level of support needed to ensure success for each autistic child. ABA is a common practice used with Level 1 autistic individuals. The practice of ABA mainly focuses o
Danielle Fowler
Aug 8, 2020 · 6 min read
ARIS & Curriculum Six Proactive Solutions for Challenging Behaviors at Home: Advice from a Behavioral Counselor
These six tips will help you create a proactive environment in your home to foster task productivity and offer solutions to address undesired behaviors before they arise. By adopting a proactive approach, you are creating a structured and consistent environment that will help yo
Danielle Fowler
May 24, 2020 · 7 min read
Emotions & Social Skills A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Siblings Of Children With Autism
A family's bond is one of the strongest, purest forms of love. Each component is essential - parents, siblings, and extended family. When we consider a family consisting of a child with autism, the familial ties become increasingly vital. Parents and caregivers definitely become
Danielle Fowler
Sep 30, 2017 · 5 min read