To practice effective communication, one must recognize and understand social cues. These non-verbal signals are used to communicate reactions, intentions, feelings and more without using any words. This can be a big challenge for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though. In fact, many children the autism spectrum don’t understand social cues or misunderstand them, […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require specialized support to help them learn new skills and behaviors, and to overcome some of the challenges they face. The leading treatment for children on the autism spectrum is known as applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. This method takes a science-based approach to behavior and learning […]
People with autism struggle at times with communication and social skills. They may display behaviors that don’t seem “normal” even though they typically look normal on the outside. While much more knowledge and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been gained in recent years, there’s still a lot that people don’t know about it. […]
Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely recognized as one of the best treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The treatment method follows evidence-based research to approach learning and behavior from a scientific perspective. There is a variety of information available about ABA therapy in MD specifically. BCBAs administer ABA therapy […]
The world knows more about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) today than it ever has. Even people who are directly affected by autism — i.e., those who don’t have it or don’t regularly interact with someone who does — typically have at least a general idea of what autism is. This newfound knowledge has led to much more […]
Researchers began tracking the prevalence of autism only 24 years ago in the United States. Since that time, the rates have steadily risen, causing many people to believe there is a new “epidemic” of autism occurring in the country. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, in 2022, one in 36 children […]
So much has been learned about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the last decade, with major advances being made to help us understand what potentially causes autism, how it affects those who have it and the best treatment options to help support those on the autism spectrum. Yet, at the same time, extensive research is […]
Autism is a wide and variety neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people of all backgrounds, genders and nationalities. While the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can vary greatly from one person to the next, generally speaking, it affects how one interacts and communicates with others, as well as how they behave. ASD is defined by […]
From an early age, children repeat sounds that they hear. As they continue to get older, those sound repetitions will soon turn into word repetitions. This repetition, known as echolalia1, is a normal part of a child’s development. In most cases, children will stop repeating sounds and words around the time they turn 3 years […]
