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Brain Scans and ABA Progress: What Researchers Are Learning

With each passing year, scientific research is discovering new insights about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What we know today about autism is light years ahead of what we knew even 20 years ago, which has led to more understanding, acceptance,…
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ABA for Independent Grocery Shopping

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, can empower individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to live as independently as possible. The science-based approach to learning and behavior is considered the gold standard treatment option…
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Best Board Games for Reinforcing ABA Concepts

Board games are great ways for the entire family to have fun together. Whether it’s a rainy or cold day outside, or everyone just feels like cozying up, you can never go wrong with a board game to bring the family together. Today, there…
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Preparing for Haircuts with ABA Techniques

Haircuts can be very challenging for all children, especially the first few times they go. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, typically face extra roadblocks to success with haircuts. Experiencing new environments, handling…
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How to Handle Disagreements About ABA Goals Between Parents

Parental buy-in and involvement is crucial to the success of applied behavior analysis. That’s because parents aren’t just meant to be observers of ABA therapy for their child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD); they are meant to be active…
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ABA at Family Gatherings: Tips and Tricks

Through applied behavior analysis, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can build new skills to help them overcome some of the most common symptoms of their disorder — deficits with communication and social interactions, sensory sensitivities…