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Practical Ways Parents Can Encourage Communication Skills in Children with Autism

Most children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges with communication. These communication deficits are seen not just in spoken language but also in the understanding and use of non-verbal cues such as body language, gestures,…
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Raising a Sibling of a Child with Autism: Tips for Building a Supportive Family Dynamic

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require a lot of extra time and support from their parents and professionals. Providing that extra attention is challenging enough for parents if it’s their only child, but becomes even…
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Understanding Your Child’s Needs: A Parent’s Guide to ABA Therapy Success

Applied behavior analysis is considered the gold standard for treating children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior that helps children with autism build the social, communication…
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Top Strategies for Parents to Use ABA Techniques at Home

A key component of applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is parental involvement. ABA therapists have many strategies for helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during sessions, but those strategies really need to be emphasized…
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Implementing Parent Training in ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, isn’t just for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s also for their parents, caregivers, family members, teachers and other adults who the child frequently comes in contact with.One…