Social skills therapy, a valuable component of ABA therapy, plays a pivotal role in nurturing connections and enhancing the lives of children with autism. But what exactly is social skills therapy, and what is its place in the realm of ABA therapy? Keep reading...
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Busting the Top 4 Common Myths About Autism
Children with autism are often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions and negative connotations surrounding this neurodevelopmental condition. Education plays a pivotal role in dispelling these myths and fostering a society that embraces the unique abilities...
Understanding the Difference Between ADHD & Autism
Children with Autism and children with ADHD often exhibit overlapping symptoms, highlighting the complexity of neurodevelopmental conditions. For instance, difficulties with attention and impulsivity can be seen in both conditions. Additionally, social...
The Incredible Benefits of Center-Based ABA Therapy
All parents share a common desire to see their children grow and thrive in their unique abilities. For children with autism, ABA therapy offers a remarkable opportunity for progress and development. Center-based ABA therapy, facilitated by highly trained BCBA,...
Facing Sensory Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sensory issues can affect a child in their everyday environment, leading to difficulties in communication, socialization, and learning. Fortunately, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy can help autistic children reinforce the skills they need to face sensory...
How ABA Therapy Helps Children to Improve Social Skills
As a child gets older and comes into their own they begin to develop a wide range of social skills that they will carry with them throughout the rest of their life. Such skills include listening, body language, starting conversations, showing empathy, and more. For...
Addressing Inconsequential Behaviors
As behavior analysts, we are formally trained to analyze only what is observable and measurable. While that has value in the right contexts, it’s also important to identify internal states that may be driving behavior. This helps us get to the root of the issue,...
The Why of Behavior
From a clinical standpoint, behavior is classified in terms of its function. A behavioral function can also be considered the “why” of a behavior. When a behavior is observed, a behavior analyst or technician will look at the behavior with what occurred immediately...
Presume Competence
“Rather than labeling individuals as “low functioning” or “high functioning,” we should recognize that people with autism vary in their ability to demonstrate competence. Our responsibility is then to presume, find, and strengthen that competence. “ John P Hussman,...
The Evolution of Modern ABA Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has experienced significant growth since its beginning in the 1970s. The milestones of ABA therapy growth have come from unparalleled education, embraced positivity, public awareness, and continued acceptance. Unfortunately, many...