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Discrete Trial Training Steps

Part of the Complete Guide to Discrete Trial Training Discrete Trial Training, or DTT, is just one method that is used in ABA therapy, or applied behavioral analysis, to help teach children with autism the skills they need succeed in life.…
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Vocal Stimming

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Many people exhibit self-stimulating behaviors to help them cope with their emotions. In typically-developing people, this could include twirling their hair if they’re bored, tapping their fingers…
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Stimming Examples and Behaviors

Part of the Comprehensive Guide to Stimming Self-stimulating behaviors are exhibited by all types of people. But, the term stimming — as it’s more commonly referred to — is usually referred to for people who have autism. This stimming…
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Stimming: A Comprehensive Guide – Why, Types, and Managing

All of us have things that we do to help us regulate our emotions. Some of us might tense up if we’re angry, literally (and figuratively) bite our lip when we’re frustrated or take a deep breath if we’re sad. All of these things are…
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Can You Get ABA Therapy without an Autism Diagnosis?

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is one of the leading treatments for individuals with autism. The treatment, based in scientific research, helps individuals build the social and communication skills that they often have challenges…