Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that children are born with. It’s also a disorder that affects an individual for their entire life, as there is no cure for it. Getting an ASD diagnosis at a young age is very important, because it enables children with autism to receive the proper support and […]
Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can display a wide variety of symptoms. Depending on where they fall on the autism spectrum, as well as many other individual factors, they could face challenges that are very distinct from others and to varying degrees. One of the main challenges that children with autism face is […]
Applied behavior analysis is often prescribed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy, as it’s also known, is a science-based approach to learning that helps children with autism build communication and social skills while modifying certain behaviors. For many children on the autism spectrum, ABA therapy is intensive — often requiring multiple hours […]
Acceptance, understanding and support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has come a long way in recent years. A majority of states, in fact, have passed legislation over the last 20 years that mandates certain levels of insurance coverage for autism-related care. Nebraska is one of those states that mandates this type of coverage […]
Many medical and mental health professionals refer children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for applied behavior analysis. ABA therapy, as it’s also called, is considered the gold standard of treatment options for children with autism. The science- and evidence-based approach to learning can help children build the social and communication skills that they often struggle […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Incorporating repetition, positive reinforcement and many other strategies, therapists can help their patients build the social, communication and daily life skills that they may struggle with. Leading most ABA therapy plans is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or BCBA. […]
Many people who work in the field of behavioral analysis desire to one day become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Obtaining this certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) takes years of schooling and supervised fieldwork, as well as successfully passing an examination. A major reason why becoming BCBA-certified is so appealing is […]
With so many different acronyms in healthcare, it can be difficult sometimes for people outside the field to understand the differences between them. This is the case with applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), which is the leading treatment program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In ABA therapy, there are many different certifications that […]
If you work in the behavioral analysis industry, you probably consider obtaining certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to be a significant accomplishment. For many, this is the pinnacle of achievement within the industry, especially for those who work administering applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). BCBA […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is widely regarded as the best treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As such, it is commonly recommended for children with ASD, no matter where they fall on the autism spectrum. That’s because ABA therapy is so flexible and customizable. It is catered to each individual child’s […]
