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Identifying Letters, Numbers, Shapes and Colors with ABA

Learning to identify letters, numbers, shapes and colors is a skill that’s often grouped into what’s called pre-academic skills. As the name suggests, these skills are typically acquired before a child enters a traditional classroom setting…
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ABA Therapy and Understanding Personal Space

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle with communication and social interactions. They have particular trouble expressing themselves or understanding social norms. Much of this can come from the fact that identifying…
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Why is ABA Therapy Customized for Each Child?

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is considered to be the leading treatment plan for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Based on scientific evidence about learning and behavior, ABA therapy uses many different strategies, techniques…
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Learning How to Greet People with ABA Therapy

Saying hi or waving may seem like a simple skill, but it’s an extremely important aspect of building meaningful social interactions. When we greet people, we are letting them know that we recognize them, that we’re happy to see them and…
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Why is Consistency Important in ABA Programs?

Consistency is key to reinforcing new skills and behaviors that all children learn. It’s especially so for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who often thrive on routine and predictability. This is a major reason why consistency…