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Identifying Sensory Preferences Using ABA

All children experience life and the world around them in very unique ways. Knowing how a child might react to textures, tastes, smells, sounds and sights can help those around them support them in the best way possible. While all children…
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ABA Tips for Reducing Clothing Sensitivities

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face sensory sensitivities that can disrupt their daily lives. Some children can be hypersensitive to things such as textures, tastes, lights and sounds and want to avoid them, while others…
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How to Use Behavior Momentum to Transition from Sensory Play

Transitions from one activity to the next can be very challenging for children with autism spectrum (disorder). This is especially true if you’re trying to transition away from a preferred activity to a non-preferred one, or if the transition…
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Teaching Children to Identify Their Own Sensory Needs

All individuals process senses differently and have different sensory needs as a result. Those who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically face more pronounced needs in this regard, due to either their hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity…
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Helping Children with Autism Self-Advocate at School

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through targeted early intervention strategies, ABA therapy can help children on the autism spectrum build social, communication…