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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 […]

Natural Environment Teaching (NET) in ABA

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) has completely changed how support is given to people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Today, ABA therapy is considered the gold standard of treatment for people who are on the autism spectrum, for many reasons. The individualized and holistic approach of ABA therapy ensures that each patient gets the specific […]

Behavior Modification — Understanding ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, has long been recognized as the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This targeted treatment is based on scientific evidence and takes an approach to learning and behavior that has proven successful for children on the autism spectrum. There are many different strategies that ABA therapy […]

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