Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will exhibit behaviors that are challenging, disruptive and/or harmful. There are many reasons why they may exhibit these behaviors, but a common one is they face difficulties with communication — expressing how they feel, or what they want or need. Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, helps children on […]
Today, children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a lot of support and resources at their disposal. There are many treatment plans that can help to support their growth and learning, helping them overcome some of the most common challenges they have with things such as communication and social interaction. Applied behavior […]
Many children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) struggle with communication. Luckily, applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) can help children on the autism spectrum gain the communication skills they need to live happy and independent lives. Widely regarded as the leading treatment plan for children with autism, ABA therapy is based on scientific […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) has completely changed how support is given to people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Today, ABA therapy is considered the gold standard of treatment for people who are on the autism spectrum, for many reasons. The individualized and holistic approach of ABA therapy ensures that each patient gets the specific […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, has long been recognized as the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This targeted treatment is based on scientific evidence and takes an approach to learning and behavior that has proven successful for children on the autism spectrum. There are many different strategies that ABA therapy […]
Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically struggle with communication and social interaction skills. They may also face sensory sensitivities, as well as have restrictive interests and/or display repetitive behaviors. Developing these skills, though, are crucial to doing many things in today’s world — including forming friendships and social connections, working in team […]
There are many different ways in which autism can affect a child. This wide range of symptoms and effects, in fact, is why it’s today referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). That being said, autism is diagnosed by the presence of social and communication deficits, as well as the presence of restrictive interests and/or […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that children are born with. Over the last 25 years, the prevalence rate of autism has been increasing steadily. It’s believed that part of the reason for the dramatic increase in autism diagnoses is due to the fact that advanced research has led to better education, knowledge […]
The medical research community is always in search of answers for why certain disorders develop and what things can be done to prevent them from happening in the first place. When it comes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), much progress has been made in this arena in the last 25 years. It’s generally accepted that […]
A big obstacle that medical and mental health professionals face when trying to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fact that there is no single blood test or medical exam that can identify it. Instead, diagnoses are made based on the prevalence of behaviors that children exhibit and based upon comparisons of different stages […]
