Entering preschool is a major developmental milestone for any young child, but for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it represents a particularly significant shift in routine. Entering a classroom setting introduces a new sensory environment, unfamiliar social dynamics and structured group expectations that can feel overwhelming at first.1 For parents, preparing an autistic […]

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) takes a very hands-on and individualized approach to helping support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Therapists craft treatment plans that specifically target each individual patient’s unique strengths and challenges, which helps to make the results of the treatment more effective. ABA therapy can help children with autism overcome all […]

Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, is considered the gold standard of treatment plans for children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The science- and evidence-based approach to learning and behavior helps children with autism build the social, communication and daily life skills with which they typically struggle. One of the major end goals of […]