To succeed throughout daily life, children need to learn how to follow instructions. It is a skill that most children learn over time, with many bumps in the road to be expected. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, learning to follow instructions can be more difficult than others. This could be due to […]
There’s nothing abnormal about experiencing separation anxiety. All children experience separation anxiety at one point in time, and some people continue to experience it into adulthood. Separation anxiety is common when parents leave their children in a foreign place for the first time, such as the first day at daycare or preschool, for example. For […]
People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from many comorbidities. In addition to their neurodevelopmental disorder, people with autism are at higher risk for having sleeping issues, epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension and other conditions. While research is still ongoing as to why this may be, part of the reason for their higher susceptibility to some […]
Social skills form the foundation of establishing and maintaining relationships. This, of course, is a key component of happiness and success in life, whether from a personal or professional perspective. Many of these skills are learned from a young age, including how to be patient and take turns, how to listen and respond, how to […]
Summer is an exciting time full of long breaks from school, vacations and plenty of fun in the sun. At the same time, summer presents a lot of challenges for children and for parents. Not only are there major disruptions in typical routines and schedules, but all children are at risk of what’s known as […]
Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) oftentimes exhibit problem behaviors. These behaviors can range from disruptive tantrums to even something harmful such as banging their heads into the ground. One of the major goals of applied behavior analysis is to help children with autism learn new replacement behaviors for any problem behaviors they may […]
Among the many reasons why applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is considered the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fact that it’s customizable to each individual patient. ABA therapists have many different tools and strategies at their disposal to help patients learn and build new skills and modify certain behaviors. […]
If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they are likely to benefit greatly from applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). As a science-based approach to learning, ABA therapy can help children on the autism spectrum learn new skills and modify certain behaviors. ABA therapy is quite intensive, typically requiring multiple sessions per […]
Homework might seem like a drag to children, but it’s an essential aspect of schooling. By giving children homework, teachers aren’t just forcing their students to do work after school hours; they’re helping to emphasize the main concepts taught in a classroom in the students’ home environment. This is an essential and core strategy of […]
Children often thrive on constant reinforcement and praise. Regardless of their developmental abilities, children are constantly seeking acceptance from their parents, caregivers and other adults, all of which tells them that they’re safe and supported, which encourages them to accomplish more. Recognizing a child’s efforts in attempting something new, even if they weren’t “successful” in […]
