The field of ABA focuses so much on early intervention and building skills from an early age, but too few stop to think about the lives that individuals diagnosed with Autism lead as adults. For…
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Wait…I thought there were only 5? When we grew up we were taught about the five senses—taste, touch, smell, hearing, sight. We all understand how these work and we experience these in much the same…
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It's a question that's often asked- What are the indicators of a quality ABA therapy? How do you know if the ABA therapy you're receiving is good quality? Perhaps you've been in therapy for a…
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Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is a non-invasive, safe, and painless method of “training one’s brain” to match the structure of a neurotypically developing individual through electrical feedback in the brain (neurodevelopmental…
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A child's Autism diagnosis can invoke the feeling of uncertainty, & anxiety in the parents. Often the parents may become concerned about their child's future welfare, whether the condition will hold their child back from…
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Report Details DoD’s Misuse of Science to Make Case The Department of Defense (DoD) is bending science to justify cutting critical, medically necessary services for military children with autism to save money, according to a…
Read MoreThe massive success of movies such as "Frozen" and "The Hunger Games" is part of a positive trend in young adult fiction that focuses on the importance of sibling relationships. This trend makes me think…
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A concern parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder often experience is in the area of feeding and nutrition. Initially, it may seem as though a child is just being difficult or a picky…
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Inclusion had its roots in the 1970s and 1980s when education reformers sought to address the issue of isolation in schools. The goal was to create an inclusive educational environment where all students, regardless of…
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The BACB's RBT Task List (2nd Ed.) is a guide that lists the tasks an individual should perform as part of the behavior intervention process. This guide is used to help train and certify individuals…
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