How Does Modeling Work In ABA Therapy?
Whether it’s finding out how to cook a new dish from an experienced chef or perfecting a new skateboard trick from an online video, picking up new skills through observation is key to learning. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who receive applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, this style of learning, also known as […]
5 Myths About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Myth is often a foundational aspect for societies to attribute meaning to the unexplainable. A story or an observation is passed down from person to person until its origins or merits can be left unremembered and unquestioned. Joseph Campbell, an American writer who focused primarily on mythology and its relationship to the human experience, said, […]
At-Home Autism Activities: 3 Summer ABA Ideas That Promote Incidental Teaching
Summer is here, and for many parents, that means extra time with their children at home. For children with autism spectrum disorder receiving ABA therapy, participating in fun, structured activities offer fun opportunities to practice and learn social skills through incidental teaching. What Is Incidental Teaching? Incidental teaching is a teaching procedure where the specific […]
How To Communicate With A Nonverbal Child That Has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Have you ever visited a foreign country and were unable to communicate with the people there because of a language barrier? While one method of communication (verbal) may be cut out, hand signs or body language can still go a long way toward communicating what you’re trying to say. Now, imagine that all these non-verbal […]
5 Tips To Help A Child With Autism Make Friends
Making friends and learning how to maintain social relationships can be challenging for anyone growing up. But for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), building new and meaningful relationships can seem especially scary. In an article titled Social Networks and Friendships at School: Comparing Children With and Without ASD, Connie Kasari et al. collected self, […]
ABA Therapy Vs. Occupational Therapy For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
There’s no one universal “right way” to provide effective therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most popular forms of treatment and has been endorsed by federal organizations like the CDC and the Office of Inspector General, autism therapy doesn’t have to be thought […]
What Is Discrete Trial Training (DTT) In ABA Therapy?
Just as losing weight can be achieved by combining exercise and a well-balanced diet, successful ABA therapy is made up of several techniques that can help children with autism spectrum disorder see results through therapy. One of the most important techniques that ABA therapists use is called Discrete Trial Training (DTT). What Is Discrete Trial […]
How Social Skills Groups (SSGs) Can Help Children With Autism
During Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, children with autism spectrum disorder can learn skills that help them enjoy more fulfilling lives. But a fulfilling life doesn’t just take place in the home. What Are Social Skills Groups (SSGs)? Social Skills Groups are small gatherings led by a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or ABA therapist that […]
Opening Our Manchester, New Hampshire ABA Autism Therapy Center
The official opening of the Applied ABC autism therapy center in Manchester, New Hampshire, started with a pair of safety scissors. Three children attending the clinic took center stage and worked together to cut through a red ribbon held up by Governor Sununu, Manchester Mayor Craig, and Applied ABC Cofounder Gitty Endzweig, BCBA. This event […]
Life After ABA Therapy: Supporting Children With Autism Into Adulthood
This blog article is part of a series dedicated to Autism Awareness Month. To read the previous article in the series, click here! Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often discussed in the context of childhood and young adulthood, the story stretches further than an individual’s teenage years. Currently, there is no “cure” for autism, […]
