Autism is a very diverse neurodevelopmental disorder. That’s a main reason why, more than 10 years ago now, the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was coined to describe a number of disorders that shared similar signs and symptoms. Children who are diagnosed with ASD can span a very wide range of signs and symptoms, as […]
Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, is recognized as the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This science-based approach to learning and behavior helps children with autism gain the social, emotional and daily life skills with which they typically struggle. The structured approach is what works very well for children on the […]
Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, is one of the leading treatments today for children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior has been proven to help children with autism build the social, communication and daily life skills they often struggle with. ABA therapy […]
If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you are likely searching for options when it comes to support and treatment plans. Today, there are many more outlets and resources for this than there were even 20 years ago, which is certainly music to any parent’s ears. One of the leading treatment options […]
If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you are probably searching for ways to support them as best as possible. And if you have been searching for options, you’ve likely come across applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. This science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior is considered today as […]
In the last 20 years, knowledge about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown leaps and bounds. With this increased knowledge has also come a lot of acceptance and inclusion for those who are on the autism spectrum. Despite this, much of the focus about autism from the “outside world” are on the negative aspects of […]
There are many treatment options available today for children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One of the leading options is known as applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. This treatment is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior. Through positive reinforcement, repetition and breaking down tasks into individual steps, patients […]
Autism provides many challenges on a daily basis, to both children who are diagnosed with it as well as their parents. Parents of children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may feel frustrated, mad, upset, angry, sad and overwhelmed all at once. Of course, parents just want what’s best for their children. But, trying to […]
Almost all children thrive when they have a routine. When they know what to expect, what’s expected of them and when they will do what, they are more likely to not only succeed but enjoy doing even the most mundane tasks. Routines are even more important for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A […]
As the rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have risen dramatically in the United States over the last 20 years or so, people inside and outside of the healthcare community are searching for reasons why this might be. To date, there has been no single cause of autism identified. Unfortunately, this may always be the […]
