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...
If you had the choice between a mediocre school or an excellent school, which would you choose for your child? What if you had to drive 30 minutes farther each day for the excellent school? Knowing the impact that the difference in schools might have on your child’s...
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...
