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What Eye-Tracking Studies Reveal About Autism

Studying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents a unique challenge to researchers, since many children with autism face deficits in social interaction and communication. In other words, unlike with other groups of people, researchers may not…
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Reinforcer Inventories in ABA

You may have heard that applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is so effective because every treatment plan is customized to the individual patient’s unique strengths, challenges, needs and preferences. This personalization is used…
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Cultural Competence in ABA

Every individual who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is unique. While most people with autism share common characteristics and face common challenges, there are varying degrees to which they are affected. Applied behavior analysis (ABA…
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Why Reinforcement in ABA Fails (and How to Fix It)

Positive reinforcement is an integral part of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). It is used as a way to reward patients for successful attempts and completions of new tasks and behaviors that are being taught, as well keep them engaged…
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What Policymakers Should Know About Access to ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) has been used as an effective treatment method for supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for decades now. In fact, it’s considered the gold standard treatment option for children on…