Positive reinforcement is an integral part of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). It is used as a way to reward patients for successful attempts and completions of new tasks and behaviors that are being taught, as well keep them engaged in the therapy and motivated to do more. In ABA therapy, reinforcers can be anything […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) has been used as an effective treatment method for supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for decades now. In fact, it’s considered the gold standard treatment option for children on the autism spectrum. Yet, despite its widely-recognized benefits, access to ABA therapy is unequal throughout the country. Due to […]
Advanced technology is changing the way things are done in multiple aspects of our lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, for instance, are helping enhance lives, providing valuable tools that are transforming different industries. In applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), AI technology is now providing therapy teams new ways to track and analyze data […]
One of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a deficit in communication. Many children on the autism spectrum develop their language skills at a slower pace than their neurotypical peers, while some will always remain non-verbal. Since language development is such an important part of living independently, building a child’s vocabulary and […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face challenges when transitioning from one activity to the next. If they know what’s coming up next, they are more likely to navigate the situation successfully, without reacting negatively. This is why setting up clear routines is so beneficial to children with autism. It helps them feel comfortable, […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is highly regarded for its proven ability to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gain the communication and social interaction skills they often struggle with. While every child’s ABA therapy goals will differ depending on their unique strengths, challenges, needs and preferences, a general objective is to help them […]
It is common for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to hide their symptoms as best as they can from others. This practice is called masking, and it’s a way not only to hide autism symptoms but to also cope with them. Some individuals with autism mask their symptoms so they’ll fit in with their […]
Having restrictive interests is one of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with autism, for example, may show intense interest in one subject, such as vehicles, letters or numbers. These interests often go beyond just a preference for a certain subject, to the point where the individual knows specific and intricate facts […]
Providing support services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often takes a multi-step approach. Since autism symptoms can range quite dramatically from one person to the next, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works. In many ways, this is why applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is so highly regarded. It’s a science-based approach […]
The number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been on the rise in recent years. In 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated the autism prevalence to be one in 31 children, an increase from the estimate of one in 36 children from only two years prior. What this means […]
