Emerging technologies are having an immense effect on life today, altering how we work, play and interact with others. New tools are hitting the market seemingly every day, some of which are completely changing entire industries. Thanks to the presence and availability of these innovative technologies, professionals are better able to deliver applied behavior analysis […]
Every person learns a little differently than others. Some may be visual learners and excel when they are shown pictures or have someone model a new skill for them first. Others may thrive on written instructions and trying something on their own first. For children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can be hard […]
Applied behavior analysis is considered to be the gold standard of treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Commonly known as ABA therapy, it is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior that helps children with autism overcome the challenges they face due to their neurodevelopmental disorder. ABA therapy has been […]
Developing social and emotional skills is an essential component of leading an independent and successful life. People rely on these skills every day to navigate different situations, whether in their professional or personal lives. For children, developing such skills takes time and practice. Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face unique challenges when it […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) helps address many challenges that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face. This includes improving social and communication skills, helping them to better identify, manage and express their emotions, and building other skills that are necessary to live an independent life. ABA therapists have many tools at their disposal […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) takes a very hands-on and individualized approach to helping support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therapists craft treatment plans that specifically target each individual patient’s unique strengths and challenges, which helps to make the results of the treatment more effective. ABA therapy can help children with autism overcome all […]
For many years, it was thought that people who had autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were logical thinkers. Much of that has to do with the studies that were done on the subject in the 1990s. Aligning with that thinking is the fact that many people who have autism act and communicate quite literally. They have […]
Many people take getting a good night’s sleep for granted. They may be able to fall asleep relatively easily, stay asleep for most of the night and feel rested when they awake in the morning. There are many people, though, who just aren’t able to get a consistently good night’s sleep. This could be due […]
Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is considered the gold standard of treatment plans for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior helps children with autism build the social, communication and daily life skills with which they typically struggle. One of the major end goals of […]
Most children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges with communication. These communication deficits are seen not just in spoken language but also in the understanding and use of non-verbal cues such as body language, gestures, glares, tone of voice and more. The challenges that they face in communication can cause other ill-effects, including […]
