Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous year, many individuals with ASD lost access to in-person therapies and support services. This opened new opportunities for virtual therapies, which were proven as effective as in-person…
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You may be puzzled and anxious about what to do next if you just found out that your child has or may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A diagnosis of ASD can be particularly overwhelming…
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With the advances in technology and our understanding of autism, ABA therapy can now be delivered in the home environment. This is good news for families who want to provide their children with the best…
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Picky eating, also known as “food selectivity”, is a condition that has gained popularity in current research and has demonstrated applied behavior analysis, or ABA, as an effective intervention (Silbaugh, et al., 2019). It is…
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ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) techniques involve altering the antecedents and consequences that are associated with the particular behavior of socially significant, in this case, those associated with eating disorders. These approaches have proven extremely successful…
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Applied Behavior Analysis shares a unique overlap and bond with the field of Occupational Therapy where Autism is concerned. Simplified, applied behavior analysis focuses on social skills and language development while occupational therapy concerns itself…
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What to do with all that excellent time in the summer? Many people take vacations or spend time outdoors enjoying the warm weather. But for a therapist who works with children with autism, the summer…
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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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Most parents and teachers are familiar with the concept of reinforcement in ABA therapy. However, they may not be as familiar with the term "generalization." Generalization in ABA therapy is defined as the process by…
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly one in 12 American children aged 3 to 17 has experienced a voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorder in the last year.…
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