People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might find it difficult to let new people know about their autism diagnosis. They may feel nervous, anxious and overwhelmed just thinking about telling someone new — all of which can make it feel quite daunting. That being said, telling other people about your autism diagnosis can help understand […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) takes a very systematic approach to supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This fits right in with the fact that it is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior. ABA therapy involves a lot of observation, planning, goal setting and data tracking, and it’s all done on an […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is based in scientific research about how learning and behavior works. It is rooted in the concepts of Behavior Analysis (BA) and integrates many different strategies to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn new communication, social and daily life skills, while also modifying certain negative behaviors. At the […]
When children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are referred for applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), they will have a team of professionals on their side. This team will be responsible for observing your child, crafting a treatment plan that specifically addresses their unique strengths and challenges, setting goals and tracking progress toward those goals. In […]
Advanced research into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) this century has led to much progress and advancement. This research has resulted in better early identification and screening tools, more accurate diagnoses and a further refining of treatment programs such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). Thanks to the work of many advocacy organizations, a lot of […]
The five senses are extremely important to how you interact with the world around you. Sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch allow us to understand the world around us by experiencing things in different ways. These senses can operate independently of each other, but they’re also very reliant on each other. For instance, it’s often […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that children are born with. ASD is essentially an umbrella term to encompass a few different disorders that were previously classified as separate conditions. These conditions were wrapped up under ASD when the term was coined in 2013. This was done because these conditions shared many similarities […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) helps to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in a variety of ways. The treatment plan is extremely customizable, with its success being determined by the fact that ABA therapy is personalized to each individual child’s unique strengths and challenges. ABA therapists work hand-in-hand with children on the autism […]
Screenings have become a huge focus of the health-care industry in recent years. Routine doctor’s visits and specialized screenings for different diseases and afflictions are a big part of how healthcare is administered nowadays, as a major goal is to identify potential health issues before they become major problems. This holistic approach to healthcare applies […]
