The autism advocate Tisha Campbell joined us on the “The Spectrum” podcast to discuss her experience raising a child on the spectrum.
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Cancelations in ABA therapy are bound to happen. As we all know, life gets a bit chaotic at times! Often, children with Autism Spectrum Disorder receive anywhere from 20-40 hours of ABA therapy a week, which means there are times when treatment will have to be postponed, cut short, or canceled altogether. Unfortunately, this can also lead to incomplete services, which can be detrimental. While understandably, families go on fabulous vacations, kids get sick, and rescheduling does happen if cancelations in ABA become a reoccurring trend in your loved one’s ABA course of treatment; it can become problematic for various reasons.
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Explore the unique challenges and strategies for support among Hispanic American families with autism living in rural areas.
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From the bustling parades to the vibrant green decorations, St. Patrick’s Day is a day filled with festivity and merriment that many enjoy. However, for families raising children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these celebrations may come with their own set of challenges that are vital to consider. Some complex features of ASD
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Discover the eight essential ABA therapist skills necessary for effective autism treatment. This blog post provides an in-depth guide for parents and invaluable insights for therapists on achieving success in ABA therapy.
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The workplace can be a symphony of sensations and stimuli that many neurotypical folks are primarily unaffected by. The buzzing phones, clacking keyboards, bright fluorescent lights, and ongoing chatter feel normal and tolerable to many. Still, for some, the presence of these everyday stimuli, including sounds, touch, taste, smell, and various scents, pushes the volume
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If you are wondering, ” How do I make my autistic child’s house safe?” in this ABA Centers of America blog, we present seven practical steps for neurodiverse families in New Hampshire and Massachusetts to improve home safety for autism and provide valuable guidance in creating a safe environment for children with ASD.
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Fortunately, research shows it is possible to promote resilience in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By most definitions, resilience is the ability to adapt and cope with adversity and “bounce back.” Research shows individuals with autism can develop this trait through various interventions and support, including ABA therapy, also called applied behavior analysis. Moreover,
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Social communication most commonly refers to a person’s capacity to use verbal and nonverbal cues to convey their thoughts and emotions while also understanding the social behaviors of others. Social communication in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be intimidating due to difficulties in interpreting language, nonverbal prompts, and social norms, according to the National Library
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B.F. Skinner is a renowned psychologist and behaviorist who developed an innovative concept known as verbal behavior in 1957. Skinner formally defines verbal behavior as behavior that is reinforced through the mediation of the listener, according to the Journal of Educational Psychology. In more general terms, Skinner’s verbal behavior teaches language with a focus on the
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