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Building Positive Parent-Therapist Relationships in ABA Therapy

One of the main reasons why applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is so effective as a treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is that it is applied to real-world situations. While the main interactions in ABA therapy are between a therapist and the patient, a major aspect of the therapy is parent […]

Ethical Considerations in ABA: Maintaining Dignity and Respect for Clients

Patients who receive applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) have a number of rights that must be respected and upheld. These are ethical considerations that all people, businesses and organizations that offer ABA therapy must abide by to ensure that all clients understand their rights and have them respected. Not only does respecting the rights of […]

Using Verbal Behavior Therapy to Increase Communication Skills in Non-Verbal Children

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can exhibit a wide range of symptoms. While most face some type of challenges associated with communication and social interactions, some are affected much more severely than others by their neurodevelopmental disorder. Some children with ASD are non-verbal, unable to speak a lot of words or any words […]

Understanding Stimulus Control in ABA

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior that helps children overcome challenges they face with communication, social interactions, restrictive interests and/or repetitive behaviors. Working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ABA therapists can help patients modify certain behaviors to get better outcomes. While ABA therapy is […]

Precision Teaching in ABA

As a science-based approach to learning and behavior, applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) involves a lot of data and statistics. Therapists who work with children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) not only craft personalized treatment plans but consistently track their progress toward reaching set goals. One system that therapists have at their disposal during […]

The Role of Reinforcement Schedules in ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, works well to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) overcome challenges they face in regard to communication, social interactions and problem behaviors because it is based on evidence from scientific research. Using the knowledge that has been gained through this research, ABA therapists help to cater treatment plans […]

Behavioral Momentum in ABA

Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will exhibit behaviors that are challenging, disruptive and/or harmful. There are many reasons why they may exhibit these behaviors, but a common one is they face difficulties with communication — expressing how they feel, or what they want or need. Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, helps children on […]

Advanced ABA Techniques: Using Pivotal Response Training for Autism

Today, children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a lot of support and resources at their disposal. There are many treatment plans that can help to support their growth and learning, helping them overcome some of the most common challenges they have with things such as communication and social interaction. Applied behavior […]

Functional Communication Training (FCT) in ABA Therapy

Many children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) struggle with communication. Luckily, applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) can help children on the autism spectrum gain the communication skills they need to live happy and independent lives. Widely regarded as the leading treatment plan for children with autism, ABA therapy is based on scientific […]

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