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Why is Consistency Important in ABA Programs?

Consistency is key to reinforcing new skills and behaviors that all children learn. It’s especially so for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who often thrive on routine and predictability. This is a major reason why consistency…
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The Matching Law in ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is a leading treatment for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s rooted in scientific research and evidence surrounding behavior, including what causes certain behaviors and ways in which…
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Can ABA Therapy Teach How to Share?

There are skills that children learn from a young age that have a profound impact on the rest of their lives. Something as simple as learning to share and take turns can have monumental effects on developing meaningful relationships and working…
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Labeling Objects and People (Tacting)

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically struggle with general communication, though how that challenge expresses itself is different with each child. For instance, some children may miss developmental milestones related to speaking,…
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Using Words to Ask for Items (Manding)

Making requests is a vital part of communication. Without the ability to effectively ask for items or things, for example, children often won’t be able to get their needs met. Unfortunately, this situation commonly happens for children…
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ABA Therapy and Learning Patience

Patience may be a virtue, but it’s something that most children have trouble exhibiting on a consistent basis. A child often wants things immediately and doesn’t want to wait for them. Yet, patience is a basic skill that all children…