Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect children in many different ways. One of the most common and overarching symptoms of autism, though, is deficits in communication. This can mean very different things to different children on the autism spectrum. For some, it might mean having trouble understanding non-verbal signals such as hand gestures or facial […]

Every child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is unique. Some children have milder forms of autism and require basic support to help them build communication and social interaction skills. Other children have much more severe forms and could require intensive support to help them modify negative and/or harmful behaviors that they exhibit. Most children […]

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely regarded as the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can address a number of different issues that children may be facing, particularly improving social and communication skills, dealing with sensory sensitivities and modifying certain problematic behaviors. ABA therapy is very intensive, conducted […]

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely regarded as the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a science-based approach to learning and behavior, ABA therapy can prove very effective at helping children with autism build the social and communication skills with which they typically struggle. While ABA therapy is […]

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a treatment that can benefit many children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In fact, it’s considered the leading treatment option for children on the autism spectrum. ABA therapy is a science-based approach to learning that can help children with autism build the social and communication skills with which […]

Educational instruction follows a rather standard approach to teaching. In most classrooms, this is necessary, as there are multiple students who are trying to learn the same concepts at the same time. For many children, these standard methods work. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, may not be able to grasp the same concepts […]

If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you are likely searching for the best ways in which you can support them. An autism diagnosis can certainly be a daunting thing, and can elicit a wide range of emotions. At the end of the day, most parents just want what’s best for […]

Data is a central part of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). As a science-based approach to learning and behaviors, ABA therapy relies on real data to inform decisions throughout the entire process. Data collection and analysis is an essential component of all scientific research, and that is what led to the creation and formation of […]

Learning to identify letters, numbers, shapes and colors is a skill that’s often grouped into what’s called pre-academic skills. As the name suggests, these skills are typically acquired before a child enters a traditional classroom setting and are taught by parents, caregivers or others responsible for the child. These skills may sound rather basic, but […]