Sleep Issues are Common in Autistic Children Studies have shown that at least 50% of children with autism have sleep issues. Issues may include difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, and difficulty falling asleep after waking. Research has also shown...
What Is Elopement? The term “elope” usually means to run away and not return to a place. As applied to the special needs community, “elopement” refers to an individual with cognitive challenges or special needs who wanders, runs away from, or otherwise leaves a place...
The Cost of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA) therapy is expensive because each child has an individual Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) working with them for up to 40 hours a week. In addition, each child’s therapy...
When you think about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for your child, you may wonder how long your child will need ABA therapy. There is no standard timeframe for children with autism to receive ABA therapy because it depends upon many factors. These include...
If you’re a parent of a child with autism, you may be surprised to receive a recommendation that your child should receive 40 hours a week of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. You may also feel that 40 hours a week is too much for your child. Let’s consider the...
