Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)? The mandatory age to start school in Texas is six years, and children with autism may be eligible to start public school at age three in the Preschool Program for Children with...
Evaluations of children with autism may include one or more different assessments. The results of the evaluation will be required to obtain therapy services paid for by insurance companies, get services from public schools, and qualify for government benefits. The...
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder may have heard the term “Applied Behavior Analysis” or “ABA Therapy,” but may not be familiar with the practice of ABA Therapy. If your child was recently diagnosed with autism you may wonder how ABA Therapy could...
Has your child been diagnosed with autism? Chances are your pediatrician may have suggested a therapy called applied behavior analysis. Also called ABA therapy, it is a method used to help a child with autism grow their social and emotional skills. [bctt tweet="Do you...
It is sometimes difficult to understand why a child with autism behaves in certain ways. Understanding the four functions of behavior can help ABA therapists and parents understand why a child may be behaving in a certain way and help the therapists determine how to...
As parents of a child with autism, you have been the individuals primarily responsible for helping and supporting your child. As your child begins ABA therapy, this is also the beginning of a relationship between you and your child’s Case Manager, the Board Certified...
At its core, autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that affects behavior and communication skills. Depending on the person, ASD can affect different parts of a person’s communication skills. But what are the common autism communication problems that...
If your child has been diagnosed with autism, and you are looking for developmental therapies to help your child, you may be asking, “what is the difference between ABA vs occupational therapy vs speech therapy?” In the therapy world, different therapies help children...
Chores can be difficult for any child, and a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder is no different. What are some simple ways to make chores run smoothly for you and your kid? All it takes is some proper planning, practice, and patience. The key to making chores go...
