Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapists utilize prompts during sessions to support their client in performing a specific task. The term ‘prompting’ means to provide cues or assistance to help encourage…
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Reward systems or reinforcements are used daily in Applied Behavior Therapy, also known as ABA therapy. Rewards are used to help build skills and behaviors in children who have an…
Gastrointestinal (“GI”) disorders have been proven to be eight times more likely to be experienced by individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) diagnosis than those of their peers (Autismspeaks.org)…
Milestones, specifically developmental milestones, are skills that a child does before a certain age. We use milestones to navigate our child’s developmental health and to determine if they are developing…
Some of the most effective treatment options for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are applied behavior analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. These treatment options work to minimize…
Parenting in 2020-2021 is unlike anything we have experienced before. We are constrained to our homes, we have limited interaction with the outside world, our kids are socially secluded, and…
Anxiety is not a feature of the diagnosis of autism. However, many individuals with autism experience anxiety. Children with an autism diagnosis express anxiety in many of the same ways…
The term Verbal Behavior is a way to teach communication to individuals who have not yet learned language. Verbal behavior therapy uses the basic principles from applied behavior analysis therapy…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdT-Ps0Uq_o Play is a big part of child development. It is where social skills and language can be learned. Self- esteem and friendships are created. Cognitive development, emotional skills, and…
Children who have received an autism diagnosis are referred for ABA therapy. As a parent, when you first hear that your child is in need of ABA therapy, it is…
LEGO has announced that it is co-sponsoring a new program with Play Included to promote an inclusive, play-oriented initiative for children on the autism spectrum. As described in Forbes: "The LEGO…
Summer is almost here, a time many families decide to pack up the kids and visit somewhere new. Travelling can be a hurdle for any family, but it can be…
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Restricted diets, sensitivities to foods, behavioral tendencies, and gastrointestinal problems are all examples of some nutritional challenges individuals with autism can be affected by. Having a nutritious diet plays a…
Nearly half of children with autism have tried to elope or run off. Elopement is when an individual is attempting to leave the safety of a safe area or a…