Making decisions about the services your child is receiving can be overwhelming at times. If you are considering choosing an in-home ABA service provider, here are some of the benefits you can look forward to experiencing!
Turkey? Family? PUMPKIN PIE?! There’s a Social Story For That!
Thanksgiving comes in many shapes in sizes across families and how they celebrate the holiday, especially with Covid-19. Navigating the waters of family meals, different foods, and changes in schedule can be overwhelming for those who have difficulty with a change in routine. We want to share with you a useful tool to use when changes are coming….a social story!
Introduction to the Empowering the Spectrum of Parents (ESP) Program
We are so excited to partner with the neuropsychologists at Kids Brain to bring a new parent coaching program to you, Empowering the Spectrum of Parents (ESP)! Join us today, with options for live virtual group sessions, on-demand webinars, and 1:1 individualized coaching!
Guest Blog written by Dr. Jennifer Morrison (Kids BRAIN, Dallas, Texas)
Children on the autism spectrum are not usually very flexible. They require consistency and predictability at a far higher level than other children their age.
A strategy to increase positive behaviors and decrease challenges
Individualization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
What should I look for in an Early Intervention Program?
Finding a high-quality early intervention program for your child with autism can be difficult waters to navigate. These recommendations, guided by the National Research Council and Rogers, Dawson, and Vismara (2012), can help guide you in determining if an early intervention program you are considering for your child with autism is a good fit.
World Autism Awareness Day
As today marks World Autism Awareness Day, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asserted the promise of the United Nations to "leave no one behind" in its commitment to full inclusion for individuals with autism. This year's observance at the UN Headquarters particularly highlights the importance of assistive technology for people with autism as a way to remove any barriers to full social, economic, and political participation in society and community.
Is ABA effective for adults?
Although Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is well-known for its effectiveness for children with autism, we know that interventions based in ABA can be helpful for individuals of all ages, with or without autism. Although intervention looks different in young children versus older children and adults, the principles used remain the same.
Learning through Imitation
Just by watching others, we can learn what to do. Imitation is a very powerful learning tool! When I see you perform an action, I am able to imitate the same action immediately or later when you are not there. Imitation is one way that we teach children without intentional teaching – children learn so much by copying others around them, whether it is picking up new language or how to navigate social interactions.
1 in 59
In 2018 the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) released its update on the prevalence of autism in children nationally. Its new estimate: 1 in 59 children, with a startling 15% increase since its last estimate of 1 in 68 children two years prior. As we see an increase in rates of autism documented nationally, we need to ensure that we are providing appropriate individualized services and supports for those affected by autism.
Having Fun Together
Self-Management: An Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Self-management is a strategy to increase independence and teach new skills and behaviors through monitoring, recording, and rewarding one’s own behavior. With self-management, the individual monitors his own behavior, rather than someone else doing it. Self-management can be used to address questions, such as: