Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with communication and social skills, while also experiencing sensory sensitivities, restrictive interests and/or repetitive behaviors. These challenges that they face can be overcome in time with the help of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), a science-based approach to learning and behavior. At the core of ABA therapy […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are prescribed applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) can make major strides in multiple areas. As the leading treatment option for children with autism, ABA therapy can help build communication, social interaction and daily life skills, while also teaching children how to modify certain behaviors. ABA therapy is quite […]
Ethics are central in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) in ensuring that the rights and well-being of all individuals are respected. Whether the children who get ABA therapy have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or some other challenges, they deserve to be respected and well-cared-for at all times. ABA therapy practitioners and service providers need to […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often struggle with communication and social interactions. They may have trouble completing daily life tasks and face challenges with sensory sensitivities. As a result, many children with autism throw tantrums and engage in other negative behaviors, some of which could be harmful to themselves or others. These challenges are […]
Behavior modification is a key component of applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy. Following scientific evidence and principles, therapists can create treatment plans that can target specific behavior challenges that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be exhibiting. Helping children with autism find acceptable and appropriate replacement behaviors is important, as it can open […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is a proven treatment method for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a science-based approach to learning and behavior, ABA therapy has been shown to significantly improve a child’s communication, social interaction and daily life skills, as well as reduce instances of problematic behaviors. ABA therapy is often […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require extensive health-care services. This might include everything from evaluation, assessment and diagnostic services to treatment such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). Since 2016, North Carolina has mandated that all major insurers governed by the NC Department of Insurance must provide coverage for autism-related services. This was […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) has long been considered the gold standard of treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The statistics back up this claim, too, with studies revealing that the success rate for children who undergo ABA therapy is close to 90%. As a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and […]
Play may seem like a leisure activity that’s fun for children. It’s true, play is something that most children — and even many adults — love to do, but it’s also a very valuable skill that is very beneficial to everyone. Play isn’t just about fun. In many ways, it’s an extremely powerful tool that can be […]
