Learning Social Cues with ABA Therapy

Social skills form the foundation of establishing and maintaining relationships. This, of course, is a key component of happiness and success in life, whether from a personal or professional perspective. Many of these skills are learned from a young age, including how to be patient and take turns, how to listen and respond, how to […]

How to Keep Summer Break from Hurting ABA Progress

Summer is an exciting time full of long breaks from school, vacations and plenty of fun in the sun. At the same time, summer presents a lot of challenges for children and for parents. Not only are there major disruptions in typical routines and schedules, but all children are at risk of what’s known as […]

Using Social Stories to Prevent Problem Behaviors

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) oftentimes exhibit problem behaviors. These behaviors can range from disruptive tantrums to even something harmful such as banging their heads into the ground. One of the major goals of applied behavior analysis is to help children with autism learn new replacement behaviors for any problem behaviors they may […]

Token Economy in ABA

Among the many reasons why applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is considered the leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fact that it’s customizable to each individual patient. ABA therapists have many different tools and strategies at their disposal to help patients learn and build new skills and modify certain behaviors. […]

When Insurance Denies ABA Coverage: What to Do

If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they are likely to benefit greatly from applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). As a science-based approach to learning, ABA therapy can help children on the autism spectrum learn new skills and modify certain behaviors. ABA therapy is quite intensive, typically requiring multiple sessions per […]

Can ABA Therapy Help With Homework?

Homework might seem like a drag to children, but it’s an essential aspect of schooling. By giving children homework, teachers aren’t just forcing their students to do work after school hours; they’re helping to emphasize the main concepts taught in a classroom in the students’ home environment. This is an essential and core strategy of […]

How to Celebrate ABA Success with Your Child

Children often thrive on constant reinforcement and praise. Regardless of their developmental abilities, children are constantly seeking acceptance from their parents, caregivers and other adults, all of which tells them that they’re safe and supported, which encourages them to accomplish more. Recognizing a child’s efforts in attempting something new, even if they weren’t “successful” in […]

When to Expect Major Milestones in ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is commonly regarded as the leading treatment option for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It’s been proven to help children with autism learn new skills related to communication and social interactions, while also helping them with daily life skills and modifying certain negative and/or harmful behaviors. ABA therapy is […]

When to Transition from Home-Based to Clinic-Based ABA

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a leading treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that can be administered in a home-based or clinic-based setting. While the therapy itself follows the same principles no matter the environment, each option provides distinct advantages. There are many reasons why parents prefer to have home-based ABA therapy, […]

What to Do if Your Child Resists ABA Therapy

Many children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will be referred to applied behavior analysis. ABA therapy, as it’s also known, is a science-based approach to learning that can help children with autism build key communication and social interaction skills while also helping them modify any negative behaviors. As the leading treatment plan for children […]