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, […]
Supporting Families With Autism Through Community Building
This blog article is part of a series dedicated to Autism Awareness Month. To read the previous article in the series, click here! Supporting individuals with autism takes patience, creativity, and passion. For parents, helping their children learn and grow can sometimes feel like an uphill march, especially if they lack access to community support […]
Autism Awareness: Spreading Hope And Acceptance Through ABA Therapy
This blog article is part of a series dedicated to Autism Awareness Month. To read the previous article in the series, click here! As a parent, guardian, or close friend of someone diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may feel motivated to help spread autism awareness and education. Although roughly 1-in-44 children are diagnosed […]
Making Friends With ABA: Socialization In And Out Of Therapy
This blog article is part of a series dedicated to Autism Awareness Month. To read the previous article in the series, click here! As children with autism progress through ABA therapy, they encounter all sorts of opportunities to practice and master new skills. Since most children with ASD have some level of difficulty with social […]
