People from all walks of life may experience sensitivities to sensory stimuli. They may require a certain environment in order to be able to concentrate well or to stimulate their creativity, for instance. Some people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though, experience these sensitivities in a much more heightened way. They could be highly […]
There’s an increasing amount of evidence that shows that pets can have a calming influence on many people. For years, service dogs have been helping support people who have certain disabilities, such as blindness. In the last few years, emotional support pets have entered the fray as well, helping to provide a calming influence on […]
People show love in different ways. The term “love language” has been coined to describe the fact that people have unique styles of expressing their love for others. Some people may perform acts of service, some may express their love through gifts, some may say “I love you” often, and others may express their love […]
From time to time, nearly every child will experience some sort of meltdown. They may throw a tantrum when they don’t get something they want, or when they’re hungry, tired or feeling overwhelmed. These meltdowns tend to occur more frequently in children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a result of their neurodevelopmental disorder, […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a well-regarded treatment plan for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Rooted in scientific evidence and core principles of Behavior Analysis (BA), ABA therapy helps children with autism gain the communication and social skills they typically struggle with, while also modifying certain behaviors. Therapists have a lot of […]
People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) might find it difficult to let new people know about their autism diagnosis. They may feel nervous, anxious and overwhelmed just thinking about telling someone new — all of which can make it feel quite daunting. That being said, telling other people about your autism diagnosis can help understand […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) takes a very systematic approach to supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This fits right in with the fact that it is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior. ABA therapy involves a lot of observation, planning, goal setting and data tracking, and it’s all done on an […]
Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is based in scientific research about how learning and behavior works. It is rooted in the concepts of Behavior Analysis (BA) and integrates many different strategies to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) learn new communication, social and daily life skills, while also modifying certain negative behaviors. At the […]
When children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are referred for applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), they will have a team of professionals on their side. This team will be responsible for observing your child, crafting a treatment plan that specifically addresses their unique strengths and challenges, setting goals and tracking progress toward those goals. In […]
Advanced research into autism spectrum disorder (ASD) this century has led to much progress and advancement. This research has resulted in better early identification and screening tools, more accurate diagnoses and a further refining of treatment programs such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). Thanks to the work of many advocacy organizations, a lot of […]
