Every person learns a little differently than others. Some may be visual learners and excel when they are shown pictures or have someone model a new skill for them first. Others may thrive on written instructions and trying something on their own first. For children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be hard […]
Applied behavior analysis is considered to be the gold standard of treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Commonly known as ABA therapy, it is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior that helps children with autism overcome the challenges they face due to their neurodevelopmental disorder. ABA therapy has been […]
A lot of progress has been made in expanding the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disease (ASD). Over the last 25 years or so, much research has contributed to the continued advancement of treatment for people with autism, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), as well as general acceptance and […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people in multiple ways. Common symptoms include difficulties with communication and social interactions, as well as restrictive interests, repetitive behaviors and/or sensory sensitivities. Parents of children with autism are always concerned about what they can do to best help support them. Many opt […]
Developing social and emotional skills is an essential component of leading an independent and successful life. People rely on these skills every day to navigate different situations, whether in their professional or personal lives. For children, developing such skills takes time and practice. Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique challenges when it […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) helps address many challenges that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face. This includes improving social and communication skills, helping them to better identify, manage and express their emotions, and building other skills that are necessary to live an independent life. ABA therapists have many tools at their disposal […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) takes a very hands-on and individualized approach to helping support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therapists craft treatment plans that specifically target each individual patient’s unique strengths and challenges, which helps to make the results of the treatment more effective. ABA therapy can help children with autism overcome all […]
For many years, it was thought that people who had autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were logical thinkers. Much of that has to do with the studies that were done on the subject in the 1990s. Aligning with that thinking is the fact that many people who have autism act and communicate quite literally. They have […]
Many people take getting a good night’s sleep for granted. They may be able to fall asleep relatively easily, stay asleep for most of the night and feel rested when they awake in the morning. There are many people, though, who just aren’t able to get a consistently good night’s sleep. This could be due […]
