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ABA Strategies for Teaching Children How to Organize Their Rooms

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) thrive on structure. Generally speaking, they do much better when things are in order — whether that’s following a predictable daily routine or having everything in its place in their room. Organization…
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Teaching Autistic Children How to Take Turns During Games

Turn taking is an important skill that children first start to learn when they are young. While the skill may seem trivial, it’s an important building block for lifelong learning, social relationships and professional opportunities. It’s…
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How to Prepare a Child with Autism for the Arrival of a New Sibling

The arrival of a new child is a wonderful event for families. A new baby in the household brings a lot of joy, but also a lot of change and challenges, especially if you have another child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). So much of…
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The Emotional Stages Parents Experience During ABA Treatment

When parents first hear that their child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they likely experience a wide range of emotions all at once. This can range from shock and surprise, to sadness, anger and everything in between. It…
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How ABA Therapists Collaborate with Pediatricians

Holistic approaches to well-being have become commonplace today, as the benefits of an all-encompassing plan are immense. The same is true of children who have developmental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Applied behavior…