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Using ABA to Address Fear of Failure

The fear of failure is a rather pervasive issue affecting people from all walks of life. When people have this, which is classified as atychiphobia, they may have a harder time pursuing dreams and goals. Instead of taking the approach that…
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Teaching Persistence Through Reinforcement Schedules

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is the leading treatment plan for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and has been proven to help build social, communication and daily life skills, while helping to modify certain behaviors. ABA…
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How ABA Helps with Sibling Jealousy

Families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face very unique challenges. The child with autism often has special needs and may get extra attention from parents, other family members and outside professionals such as ABA therapists…
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Can ABA Treat perfectionism?

As they grow and learn new things, some children develop what is known as perfectionism. This can be defined in many ways, but generally refers to when one always strives to do things perfectly, and gets upset if they don’t do so. On the…
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How to Teach Personal Grooming to Kids With Autism

Learning and maintaining personal hygiene habits are necessary for all children to learn. Yet, as most parents know, getting their children to consistently keep up with these skills can be difficult. Whether it be washing their hands or taking…
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Can Kids With Autism Go to a Restaurant?

Eating out at a sit-down restaurant or even ordering food from a fast food drive-through are tasks that many adults do on a semi-regular basis. While it’s considered a luxury for some, these tasks are part of everyday life for people, whether…