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What to Do When Progress Stalls in ABA Therapy

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can make great strides with applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). Over time and with targeted interventions that are personalized to them, children can improve their social and communication skills,…
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How ABA Therapists Decide Which Behaviors Not to Target

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may exhibit behaviors that their neurotypical peers do not. These can range from self-stimulatory such as excessive tapping of their feet, to repetitive behaviors such as rocking back and forth, to…
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Why ‘Busy Sessions’ Don’t Always Mean Effective ABA

As a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be thrilled if you observe your child active and engaged in their applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) sessions. From the outside looking in, constant activity, long hours…
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What Parents Misunderstand Most About ABA Data Graphs

Data is the foundation of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). As a science-based approach to learning and behavior, ABA therapy relies heavily on the collection and analysis of data so informed decisions can be made based on fact rather…
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How Early Motor Delays Relate to Later Autism Diagnosis

Struggles with communication and social interactions are two of the most well-known symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, these signs often don’t present themselves in children until they are out of the infant stage and would start…