Part of the Complete Guide to Discrete Trial Training Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges that many typically-developing people don’t. They may have trouble with fine motor skills, such as tying their shoes, or following directions, communicating regularly or even feeling comfortable in social situations. For many of us, these […]

There’s so much about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is unfortunately misunderstood in today’s society. Not only do many people confuse what the developmental disorder itself is, but they also confuse some of the most popular treatments for it. ASD is an umbrella term that’s used today to describe five different but related developmental disorders. […]

Part of the Complete Guide to Discrete Trial Training Discrete Trial Training, or DTT, is just one method that is used in ABA therapy, or applied behavioral analysis, to help teach children with autism the skills they need succeed in life. By following these principles, ABA therapists are able to help children overcome the challenges […]