Pivotal Response Treatment
Pivotal Response Treatment or PRT is a therapy model for use with autistic children that is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
P.L.A.Y. in the Home
P.L.A.Y. in the Home P.L.A.Y. is the \’ Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters\’ program developed by Richard Solomon, MD, through the support of the National Institutes of Mental Health. The 3-year program started in 2009 with a $1.85 million grant from NIMH and is based on the DIR/Floortime model…
Private Pay Options
As a parent with a child diagnosed with autism, you may be looking into treatment. There are many options when it comes to paying for treatment obtained. No matter the type of treatment
Laws and Regulations of Autism Funding
Financial resources that are made available to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder from the government are
Knowing Your Child’s Rights
The law requires every state to provide free public schooling for every child’s unique needs, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD. In 2004, IDEA or the Individuals With
Overview of ABLLS-R
The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills- Revised (The ABLLS-R) is a skills-based system of assessment, curriculum, and tracking system that addresses the basic language
Screening Tools Used During A Developmental-Behavioral Screening
A screening tool is a checklist or questionnaire used by professionals, such as nurses, teachers, trained paraprofessionals, and medical professionals, in assessing developmental delays in children
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Consultations
A consultation with a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician can be daunting for a parent. The thought of being informed that one’s child has a developmental delay may be one of the most disheartening
Fluency Building in Autism
Fluency Building in Autism Applied Behavior Analysis is the teaching structure that teaches children with autism, verbal reasoning, and motor skills. This approach uses different models to teach children with autism basic behavioral structures. Different modes include ‘discreet trial’, which helps a child learn a behavior, by using a reward…
Verbal Behavior in Autism
Verbal behavior is one of the most common characteristic of autism, and the applied science of treatment has varied throughout the years as therapies have become more mainstreamed and individualized.
