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...
Parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often struggle with taking their children out in the community. With proper planning and some practice, a parent can be more successful with making trips to places like the grocery store. The following are general tips...
Tantrums are not unique to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Most children have tantrums and we have all witnessed them in public. However, when we think of children with ASD, we must acknowledge that their tantrums may be more frequent and intense than...
Most of the time when reading about ABA therapy, you’ll come across terms that you don’t know. If you’re a new behavior analyst or parent of a child with ASD, it’s important to know these terms for future reference. [bctt tweet="How many of these ABA glossary terms...
The number of Applied Behavior (ABA) providers for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased along with the increase in the number of children diagnosed with ASD. While overall this is a good thing, because there are more options for families to get...
