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How to Use ABA to Expand a Child’s Vocabulary

One of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a deficit in communication. Many children on the autism spectrum develop their language skills at a slower pace than their neurotypical peers, while some will always remain non-verbal. Since…
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ABA Therapy — Managing Transitions Between Multiple Therapists

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face challenges when transitioning from one activity to the next. If they know what’s coming up next, they are more likely to navigate the situation successfully, without reacting negatively. This…
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How Can ABA Help with Dressing and Undressing?

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is highly regarded for its proven ability to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gain the communication and social interaction skills they often struggle with. While every child’s ABA…
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ABA and CBT

Providing support services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often takes a multi-step approach. Since autism symptoms can range quite dramatically from one person to the next, there is no one-size-fits-all approach that works. In…
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Teaching Neurotypical Peers About Autism Inclusivity

The number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been on the rise in recent years. In 2022, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated the autism prevalence to be one in 31 children, an increase from the estimate…