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Learning How to Use a Mouse or Touchscreen with ABA

In today’s digital-first world, so much of everyday life is reliant on computers. Whether it’s traditional desktops and laptops or smartphones and tablets, it’s hard to navigate many aspects of life without using modern technology. Even…
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Cutting with Scissors in ABA

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly affects a child’s ability to communicate and interact socially. Many children with autism also have restricted interests, exhibit repetitive behaviors and/or have sensory sensitivities. At the same…
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Holding a Pencil or Crayon in ABA

Getting a child to learn how to properly hold a pencil is an important developmental milestone. It’s something that a child must figure out first so they can hone other fine motor skills such as drawing and writing precisely. It’s so…
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The Role of ‘Generalization’ in Long-Term ABA Success

Applied behavior analysis, also known as ABA therapy, is commonly considered the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a science-based approach to learning, it helps children with autism acquire new social,…
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ABA and Empathy

Despite the many advances that have been made in research in recent years, there’s still many stigmas that exist around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how it affects people who have it. One of those stigmas is that individuals with autism…
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Using ABA to Teach Children How to Ask for Help

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face deficits in communication and social interaction skills. This can stand in the way of a number of common things in life, such as making and maintaining relationships, and attending…