How To Get An Official Autism Diagnosis?
An official autism diagnosis requires several conditions and clinical assessments. As you seek professional help to get an official autism diagnosis for your child, find out what to expect from an official diagnosis, where to start, and how long the process may take. The steps to get an official diagnosis include: Understanding developmental milestones Seeking […]
ABA Therapy Basics: What Is An RBT And How Do They Help Children With Autism?
For a parent whose child just received an official autism diagnosis, the future can seem overwhelming and uncertain. They may wonder: What treatment options does my child with ASD have? Will my child with autism have a chance at living an independent and fulfilling life? Since every person’s journey with autism is unique and personal, […]
Autism And Sleep: What Every Parent Needs To Know
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep What does a good night’s sleep sound like to you? Do you try to get the recommended eight hours a night? Do you stay asleep undisturbed the whole time? According to the CDC, Most of us aren’t getting the amount of sleep our bodies need. However, it’s more […]
How Nutrition Affects Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Nutrition is key to a healthy life. There is strong evidence supporting the positive effects of eating a healthy and well-balanced diet consisting of organic foods, fruits, and vegetables. Quality diets also limit processed foods. Often, individuals with autism spectrum disorder have limited food repertoires, engage in food refusal, or have rigidities about food. This […]
Applied ABC At The Georgia Race For Autism
Applied ABC at the Georgia Race for Autism It was a beautiful day to connect with the community at the Georgia Race for Autism in Lawrenceville, GA, earlier this month. Despite the incoming storm, the weather was great, the sun shone, the breeze felt wonderful, and the race participants came in flocks. As the Fall […]
The Benefits Of Music In Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy For Children With ASD
Music, A Universally Understood Language Music is powerful. It can influence our emotions, attention, cognition, and more. Not only is it great entertainment, but we’ve found many therapeutic uses over the years: A stimulus to better focus on work A teaching tool to improve memorization A motivator during physical therapy Interacting with music – whether […]
Why Building Rapport During Autism Therapy Is Important
Now that you understand why parent involvement is important to ABA therapy, it’s time to talk about what an ABA therapist can do to build rapport with the families they support, and why establishing a quality working relationship is so important to therapy outcomes. What Does Building Rapport Mean in ABA Therapy? When thinking about […]
What Is Natural Environment Teaching In ABA Therapy?
Have you ever tried learning something new by watching a video or following a written set of instructions? When it was time to put all that learning to work in a real-life environment, you may have found it to be totally different than anticipated. The same concept holds true for children with autism spectrum disorder […]
Why Parent Involvement Is Important To Autism Therapy For Children
ABA therapy has proven to help many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) live more fulfilling and independent lives. Yet, despite various success stories, there may still be apprehension from parents and loved ones before jumping into therapy. Making sure parents are involved, supported, and educated about ABA therapy is often just as important as […]
Applied ABC Sponsors Autism Awareness Day At The NH Fisher Cats’ Stadium
Darkening thunderclouds hovered above the stadium as the opening crack of bat to ball opened Autism Awareness Day at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, NH. The NH Fisher Cats were playing the Richmond Flying Squirrels as families receiving autism therapy services from Applied ABC checked in with staff wearing their grey and navy-blue autism […]
