The holidays are an exciting time of year. Extended families and friends get together, celebrating traditions that have been passed down for generations. With so much being different during these celebrations, though, holidays can prove to be very challenging for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The change in routine, the noisy environments and the […]
Parental and caregiver involvement is a key driver of success in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). The reason for this is quite simple: Parents and caregivers spend the most time with their children, so they need to know the strategies that ABA therapists use during sessions so they can best support their children outside of […]
Studying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents a unique challenge to researchers, since many children with autism face deficits in social interaction and communication. In other words, unlike with other groups of people, researchers may not be able to get accurate information from children on the autism spectrum by asking them questions. Yet, advanced research has […]
You may have heard that applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is so effective because every treatment plan is customized to the individual patient’s unique strengths, challenges, needs and preferences. This personalization is used to create targeted interventions for every patient, since no two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are exactly alike. There is […]
Every individual who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is unique. While most people with autism share common characteristics and face common challenges, there are varying degrees to which they are affected. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is the leading treatment for children on the autism spectrum, in large part because it is personalized to each […]
Positive reinforcement is an integral part of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). It is used as a way to reward patients for successful attempts and completions of new tasks and behaviors that are being taught, as well keep them engaged in the therapy and motivated to do more. In ABA therapy, reinforcers can be anything […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) has been used as an effective treatment method for supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for decades now. In fact, it’s considered the gold standard treatment option for children on the autism spectrum. Yet, despite its widely-recognized benefits, access to ABA therapy is unequal throughout the country. Due to […]
Advanced technology is changing the way things are done in multiple aspects of our lives. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, for instance, are helping enhance lives, providing valuable tools that are transforming different industries. In applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), AI technology is now providing therapy teams new ways to track and analyze data […]
One of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a deficit in communication. Many children on the autism spectrum develop their language skills at a slower pace than their neurotypical peers, while some will always remain non-verbal. Since language development is such an important part of living independently, building a child’s vocabulary and […]
