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Is Autism a Disease?

A lot of progress has been made in expanding the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disease (ASD). Over the last 25 years or so, much research has contributed to the continued advancement of treatment for…
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Autism Life Expectancy

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people in multiple ways. Common symptoms include difficulties with communication and social interactions, as well as restrictive interests, repetitive behaviors…
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The Role of Play in ABA Therapy

Developing social and emotional skills is an essential component of leading an independent and successful life. People rely on these skills every day to navigate different situations, whether in their professional or personal lives. For children,…
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Differential Reinforcement in ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) helps address many challenges that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face. This includes improving social and communication skills, helping them to better identify, manage and express…
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Classrooms for Children with Autism: ABA Approaches

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) takes a very hands-on and individualized approach to helping support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therapists craft treatment plans that specifically target each individual patient’s…
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Autism & Creative Thinking

For many years, it was thought that people who had autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were logical thinkers. Much of that has to do with the studies that were done on the subject in the 1990s. Aligning with that thinking is the fact that many…