When someone earns the title of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), it represents one of the crowning achievements in the world of ABA therapy, or applied behavior analysis. It’s true that BCBAs hold the top positions in most ABA therapy companies, but achieving the certification itself does not mark the pinnacle of one’s career. To […]
Caregiver involvement is central to the success of applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy. It plays a vital role in the ability of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other challenges to generalize the skills they learn during therapy sessions. Parents, caregivers and other family members are the ones who spend the most time […]
The job of a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) can be very rewarding and fulfilling. RBTs are often directly responsible for administering applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) on a one-to-one basis to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). At the same time, the job can be very challenging, full of stress, disappointment and frustration. All of […]
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many common challenges such as sensory sensitivities, restrictive interests, repetitive behaviors, and deficits with communication and social interaction. They also commonly suffer from other disorders and challenges, at rates much higher than their neurotypical peers. Many children with autism have sleep problems, whether that be minor interruptions in […]
There’s a lot of scientific research that forms the foundation of behavior modeling and intervention plans such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), which is considered the gold standard of treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy isn’t just a guessing game. It’s based on evidence gained through many research studies […]
Most children will display mouthing behaviors when they are younger, with some of these behaviors actually contributing toward their growth, development and early learning. Many toys are, in fact, designed to provide young children with sensory input in this way, even before they start teething. There comes a time in a child’s development, though, when […]
We can’t always be in familiar environments with the amenities that we are used to. We might be outside of the house, for example, and need to use a public bathroom. For most of us, learning appropriate bathroom use in public is something that takes some time and practice, but it comes rather easy. For […]
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, inclusion and treatment plans for people on the autism spectrum. Brain scans and other imaging […]
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 for people on the autism spectrum because it helps them gain skills and modify behaviors that foster independence. While ABA therapy […]
