Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is a leading treatment for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s rooted in scientific research and evidence surrounding behavior, including what causes certain behaviors and ways in which you can influence the response to certain inputs. ABA therapy takes a very unique approach to learning, helping children with […]

There are skills that children learn from a young age that have a profound impact on the rest of their lives. Something as simple as learning to share and take turns can have monumental effects on developing meaningful relationships and working in groups, for example, both of which deeply apply to someone’s personal and professional […]

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically struggle with general communication, though how that challenge expresses itself is different with each child. For instance, some children may miss developmental milestones related to speaking, while others may not speak at all. In addition, children with autism also commonly have problems with non-verbal communication, such as identifying […]

Making requests is a vital part of communication. Without the ability to effectively ask for items or things, for example, children often won’t be able to get their needs met. Unfortunately, this situation commonly happens for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who typically face challenges with communication.  While each individual’s particular communication deficit might […]

Patience may be a virtue, but it’s something that most children have trouble exhibiting on a consistent basis. A child often wants things immediately and doesn’t want to wait for them. Yet, patience is a basic skill that all children must learn to master. When children can exhibit patience, it helps them to be in […]

To succeed throughout daily life, children need to learn how to follow instructions. It is a skill that most children learn over time, with many bumps in the road to be expected. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, learning to follow instructions can be more difficult than others. This could be due to […]

Social skills form the foundation of establishing and maintaining relationships. This, of course, is a key component of happiness and success in life, whether from a personal or professional perspective. Many of these skills are learned from a young age, including how to be patient and take turns, how to listen and respond, how to […]

Summer is an exciting time full of long breaks from school, vacations and plenty of fun in the sun. At the same time, summer presents a lot of challenges for children and for parents. Not only are there major disruptions in typical routines and schedules, but all children are at risk of what’s known as […]

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) oftentimes exhibit problem behaviors. These behaviors can range from disruptive tantrums to even something harmful such as banging their heads into the ground. One of the major goals of applied behavior analysis is to help children with autism learn new replacement behaviors for any problem behaviors they may […]

Among the many reasons why applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is considered the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fact that it’s customizable to each individual patient. ABA therapists have many different tools and strategies at their disposal to help patients learn and build new skills and modify certain behaviors. […]