Tips on Choosing the Right Pediatric Dentist
Good oral care is just one of the many responsibilities that come with being a parent. Children’s teeth, compared to adult’s teeth, are more prone to cavities and fractures
Preparing Your Child with Autism for Adulthood
The time will come that your child will be an adult and will be dealing with new challenges. As a parent, this transition from childhood to adulthood may
Successfully Potty Training a Child with Autism
So it’s that time already – the moment you have been dreading the past few weeks or months – the time to potty train your child with autism disability is finally here
Direct And Indirect Cost Of Having A Child With Autism
Having a child that is diagnosed with autism would also mean that there are costs to be faced, both direct and indirect. As much as it is an unwelcome addition to your
Telemedicine: Applying it to the Special Needs Population
There are several rural and underserved communities in the world, particularly in developing countries that suffer from limited access to specialty mental health services
The Benefits of Hippotherapy for the Autistic Population
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the development of the brain. Individuals with Autism tend to have difficulties with verbal and non
Alternative Therapies for Treating Autism: Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy is derived from the Greek word “hippo” which means horse, therefore translating into “therapy with the help of a horse.” This type of therapy is considered
ABA and ASD
The number of children being diagnosed with autism has been growing exponentially over the past 20 years and is at an all-time high of 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys
ABCs of ABA Preference Assessments
A preference assessment is a structured method to identify highly preferred items or actions that can be used as reinforcers to keep motivation levels high
15 Critical Elements of an ABA Program
ABA principles are relatively simple. In fact, even the process of developing a treatment plan is relatively simple as well - at least it looks that way. At a macro level