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Why is Independent Play Encouraged in ABA?

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face struggles with communication and social interaction. Because of this, it might seem odd to say that it’s important to encourage children with autism to play independently. After…
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Why Should Autistic Children Learn Meal Preparation Skills?

Cooking with children is a fun way to get them involved in an essential life skill that everyone needs to gain to live independently. In addition to learning how to prepare themselves food, cooking allows children to explore different textures,…
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Why is Speech Therapy Often Paired with ABA?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect children in many different ways. One of the most common and overarching symptoms of autism, though, is deficits in communication. This can mean very different things to different children on the autism…
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What is PECS?

Every child who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is unique. Some children have milder forms of autism and require basic support to help them build communication and social interaction skills. Other children have much more severe forms and…
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Why Do Some ABA Therapists Recommend Family Outings?

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely regarded as the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can address a number of different issues that children may be facing, particularly improving social…