A little more than 10 years ago, the term autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was coined to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that shared many of the same traits. Before this time, the five disorders under the ASD umbrella were considered separate and not related in any way. However, thanks to much research, links between […]
Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, has been widely recognized as a leading treatment for children with autism. The science-based approach to learning and behavior helps children to gain some of the communication, social and daily life skills that they often struggle with. One of the biggest advantages of ABA therapy is that it is […]
Being a parent is very challenging, no matter how many children you have and no matter what their specific needs. Being a parent of a child with autism brings its own unique challenges. Hearing that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is certainly not an easy thing to swallow. You might […]
If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may be wondering how they can get the support they need to live happy and fulfilling lives. While children on the autism spectrum face challenges that some neurotypical children don’t, they can also build on these skills through targeted and specific treatment options. […]
In the last 20 years or so, a wealth of new knowledge has been gained about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This has led to many positive developments in the diagnosis, treatment and acceptance of autism. At the same time, if you aren’t directly involved with autism in some way — if you’re not a medical […]
Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have much more support and resources available to them today than ever before. The knowledge that has been gained about autism in the last 20 years has led to excellent developments in treatments provided, led by applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. There is a variety […]
To practice effective communication, one must recognize and understand social cues. These non-verbal signals are used to communicate reactions, intentions, feelings and more without using any words. This can be a big challenge for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though. In fact, many children the autism spectrum don’t understand social cues or misunderstand them, […]
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often require specialized support to help them learn new skills and behaviors, and to overcome some of the challenges they face. The leading treatment for children on the autism spectrum is known as applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. This method takes a science-based approach to behavior and learning […]
People with autism struggle at times with communication and social skills. They may display behaviors that don’t seem “normal” even though they typically look normal on the outside. While much more knowledge and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been gained in recent years, there’s still a lot that people don’t know about it. […]
Applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, is widely recognized as one of the best treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The treatment method follows evidence-based research to approach learning and behavior from a scientific perspective. There is a variety of information available about ABA therapy in MD specifically. BCBAs administer ABA therapy […]
