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Pros and Cons of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Last week, we discussed the basics of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and what is involved in an ABA program. As mentioned in that post, ABA is “considered a safe and effective treatment for autism and ‘has been endorsed by a number of state and federal agencies, including the U.S. Surgeon General and the New York State Department of... Read moreChevron
posted 06/18/2013, comments (0)|
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What is Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)?

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a form of treatment for autism that involves observation of behaviors and intensive behavioral interventions meant to bring positive change over a period of time.  It is considered a safe and effective treatment for autism and “has been endorsed by a number of state and federal agencies, including... Read moreChevron
posted 06/11/2013, comments (0)|
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Apps to Help Children with Autism with Communication

One of the hallmark symptoms of autism is a speech delay and a difficulty with communication. The following apps help to improve communication skills and aid in language development:   AAC Speech Communicator – This app uses pictograms to help create grammatically correct sentences. Choose from over 5,000 images to create the sentence... Read moreChevron
posted 06/05/2013, comments (0)|
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Children with Autism: Taking the Meltdowns out of Haircuts

For children with autism, and their parents, haircuts are often a battle. Many with autism have hypersensitivities which can make haircuts uncomfortable or painful. Besides disliking or feeling pain when someone is touching their heads, children with autism may have a hard time with: The sounds and smells at a barber shop or hair salon Feeling... Read moreChevron
posted 05/29/2013, comments (0)|
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Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Socially Isolated

One-third of adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have no social contact with peers according to a recent study completed Grown School at Washington University. Social difficulties is one of the main symptoms of ASD but according to Paul T. Shattuck, Ph.D., one of the researchers, “Many people with autism do... Read moreChevron
posted 05/21/2013, comments (0)|
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