Pivotal Response Training (PRT) is a way to help children on the autism spectrum. It is a type of therapy that has been proven to work. This treatment helps build important skills like social communication, motivation, and self-management. PRT is different from other autism therapies. It uses play a...
ABA Therapy
A child points to a dog and says “dog.” Simple enough. But what happened in that moment — and what it tells you about that child’s communication development — depends entirely on why they said it. Did an adult ask “what’s that?” and the child responded? That...
The tag you cut out of your child’s shirt three times this week. The screaming that starts the moment the comb touches wet hair. The way your child freezes when an aunt reaches in for a hug. The sock seam that, today, is suddenly unwearable. None of this is bad behavior, defiance, or a failure...
Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is known for helping people with autism in big ways. ABA is based in science. It uses simple tools and steps to make real and lasting changes in behavior. There are 7 dimensions of ABA in autism therapy that guide how this works. These were first talked about by Ba...
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) uses differential reinforcement to help bring out good behaviors and lower those that are seen as challenging behaviors. This is a way to change how someone acts by giving support for some actions but not for others. One main idea here is differential reinforcement. I...
In behavior analysis, extinction is when you stop giving reinforcement for a behavior that used to get it. In applied behavior analysis (ABA), the goal is to make the behavior go away slowly over time. This idea is very important for helping change bad habits while building up good ones. ABA therapy...
ABA therapy is a key part of behavior analysis. It gives real help to people with developmental disabilities. In ABA therapy, complex activities are broken down into manageable steps. This helps people learn new skills at their own pace, making skill acquisition easier and less stressful. The idea i...
Creating a sensory space can change daily life for a child on the autism spectrum. Many autistic children and those with sensory processing disorders often have trouble with sensory overload and regulating their feelings. So, it is important to meet their sensory needs for their health and happiness...
Supporting a child with autism at home can bring the family closer and help everyone grow. When you start early with ABA therapy, you can fit it into your daily routine. This way, all family members can take part and help your child learn in a familiar environment. With in-home therapy, you work tog...