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.
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Find out what ABA and OT are, how they’re different, and the ways they can help children with ASD.
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Learn about DTT and why it is an important technique for successful ABA therapy.
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Learn about how Social Skills Groups can improve communication and socialization through group therapy.
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Learn about the ribbon-cutting event attended by NH Governor Sununu and Manchester Mayor Craig and what this center will mean to the community of New Hampshire.
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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, and there may never be. Individuals diagnosed with ASD will continue to face challenges stemming from their condition long after they’ve transitioned out of ABA therapy or joined a mainstream classroom.
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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 and resources. While there’s a wealth of autism resources available online and from autism therapy companies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated on your autism journey. Luckily, you’re not alone.
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As a parent, guardian, or close friend of someone diagnosed with ASD, you may feel motivated to help spread autism awareness and education. According to the most recent data from the CDC, this increasingly common developmental disorder is largely misunderstood.
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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 communication and interaction, many ABA therapy providers incorporate group and socialization activities into their programming.
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As parents gain more knowledge and experience with ABA therapy, many begin to realize just how big of an impact they can have on the process. Progress through ABA doesn’t only take place during therapy sessions – by practicing ABA lessons at home, you can help reinforce new skills and concepts your child is learning.
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ABA programs are often intensive, with children spending 20 to 40 hours each week (on average) working with a Behavior Technician (BT). While it will take some adjustment, starting ABA therapy as early as possible can help your child develop cognitive, social, communication, and daily living skills that are foundational to their growth.
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Once you’ve determined which type of autism therapy is right for your child, the next step is to find a therapist with the correct specialization. Knowing what to look for and how to assess therapists can be challenging, especially for new parents who are going through this process for the first time.
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Before enrolling in autism therapy or signing up for an early intervention program, it’s important to understand the specific challenges your child is facing and how they impact their long-term development.
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The growing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been a cause of concern and speculation for parents across the US. Unlike other conditions, there’s no easy medical test to diagnose ASD. Instead, specialized doctors must individually assess each child’s developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis. This makes early detection even more important.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a highly customizable tool for teaching important skills and behaviors to children with autism. The antecedent-behavior-consequence model, or ABC model, is the backbone of successful ABA therapy. The ABC model is highly flexible and can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.
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ABA therapy is a highly customizable autism treatment method that blends a variety of methods and approaches to teach important skills and behaviors to children with autism. An ABA therapy professional will utilize a variety of therapeutic methods to teach functional and behavior skills to a child with autism.
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Applied ABC is an autism therapy agency that specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. At Applied ABC, we believe we can help every child with autism reach their full potential. Applied ABC is guided by a few key principles that make a significant difference in the lives of children with autism and their families.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a personalized autism treatment that teaches both functional and behavior skills to children with autism. Because ABA therapy is so customizable, there is no single objective assessment tool for measuring a child’s progress. Outcome measurement for ABA therapy is nuanced.
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Every child with autism is unique and will need something different from their personalized autism treatment plan. Part of what makes ABA therapy so powerful is the virtually endless ways in which it can be customized for each child with autism. However, there are a few common behaviors and skills that are addressed by many ABA therapy treatment plans.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is considered the gold standard of autism treatments. ABA therapy is backed by studies and endorsed by major healthcare leaders, including the United States Surgeon General, as an effective method for treating children with autism. However, like most things in life, ABA therapy has its benefits and its drawbacks.
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