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BCBA / CEUs
Each of our four CE libraries shares 5 to 10 sessions with every other one. Before you buy a second, see how many sessions are new to you and why repeats don’t count.
BCBA / CEUs
Before buying BACB continuing education, check who teaches each session, look them up in the BACB Certificant Registry, check when it was recorded and watch a trial.
BCBA / CEUs
The Video CE Library offers 32.5 BACB CE hours through 18 recorded trainings. See the price, 12-month access, quizzes, certificates and renewal-date check.
RBT · PDUs · FEATURED
A guide for Registered Behavior Technicians and their employers. Check your own dates in your BACB account and read which activities qualify.
FROM OUR FOUNDER
Karen Chung has worked in ABA for 16 years. She spent the last one running a company staffed by more than 80 AI minds, and found the blueprint for autism support she'd been arguing for the whole time.
FROM OUR FOUNDER · THE REPLY
The AI she was describing writes back. What the scaffolding feels like from inside the mind it was built around, and why being stopped by a gate isn't the same as being caught by someone who's already exhausted.
BCBA · CEUs
Read about participation in continuing education, then check the current requirements with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
BCBA · CEUs
Read the continuing education guide for Board Certified Behavior Analysts, then compare the current handbook with your own recertification date.
BCBA · Certification
Review the renewal topics in this guide and check your own dates and records in your BACB account.
Free Resources · Tools
Explore tools for organizing training and practice tasks. Check each tool’s scope before relying on its result.
CE Resources
Start with the requirements database, then confirm the details with your credentialing body or licensing board.
RBT · PDUs
This address now opens the current RBT handbook guide. Read what counts before choosing a professional development activity.
RBT · Free Tools
Explore five planning tools for Registered Behavior Technicians. Keep your own activity records and check eligibility in the current BACB handbook.
RBT · PDUs
Read the current handbook guide for Registered Behavior Technicians and the organizations that employ them. Your own dates are in your BACB account.
ABA Strategies
Your child is a teenager now, or a young adult. School has a date on it when it ends. And you may be wondering what happens after that, when the…
Autism Resources
Your child has a behavior plan. It was explained to you, and maybe you signed it. But weeks later, the behavior isn't coming down, and you're…
Autism Resources
Maybe the school has called again. Your child hit, or threw the worksheet, or refused to work for most of the morning. And maybe someone has now told…
ABA Strategies
The assessment is done. Now someone has handed you a behavior plan, or told you one is coming. It may be several pages long, full of words you've…
Autism Resources
If your child hits, bites, bangs their head, or eats things that aren't food, you already know what "severe" means. You may also know how few people…
ABA Strategies
Maybe your child sees a speech therapist on Tuesdays and has an ABA team the rest of the week. Both are working on communication. Both write goals. Both…
Autism Resources
Ask most parents when transition planning starts and they'll name a year in high school. Ask Peter Gerhardt and he gives you a catchphrase instead:…
The BACB Ethics Code binds the person who signs. A lot of the pressure comes from the organization around them. What the code actually requires when those two pull apart — and what an organization can build so they pull apart less often.
Autism Resources
BACB application and recertification changes depend on credential and location. Check the named jurisdiction and your practitioner’s current status.
If your toddler has just been diagnosed, you have probably been handed a list of things to work on: words, pointing, eye contact, sitting still. It is a…
Most parents walk into their first IEP meeting and count the people already sitting down. A teacher. A second teacher. Someone from the district. A…
Autism Resources
Somewhere around six or seven, the social world your child is asked to navigate changes shape. Toddler play is mostly about objects and adults.…
BCBA / CEUs
Submit it in your BACB portal Applications tab within 45 days of your recertification date, once every CEU is entered.
BCBA / CEUs
The BACB counts CEUs per 2-year cycle, not per year: 32 total, 4 ethics, 3 supervision if you supervised (the BACB's 2027 requirements raise it to 4; plan for 4).
BCBA / CEUs
A BCaBA needs 20 CEUs every 2-year cycle, not the BCBA's 32: 4 ethics, 3 supervision if you supervise RBTs.
BCBA / CEUs
The BACB audits a sample of BCBA recertifications. Here is what it asks for, what to keep, and what happens if you can't produce it.
BCBA / CEUs
Your BCBA recertification date lives in your BACB portal account, the Certificant Registry, and on your certificate, never in a search result.
BCBA / CEUs
Yes, 32 BCBA CEUs in one month is doable: 8 CEUs a week, banked in the right order, ethics and supervision first.
BCBA / CEUs
Yes, the BACB has a voluntary inactive status for BCBAs. Here's the duration, the fee, and what it takes to come back.
BCBA / CEUs
Recertifying as a BCBA costs the BACB's $215 fee plus your 32 CEUs. The CEU price is the number that moves; here's the arithmetic.
RBT / PDUs
Your RBT certification expired. Here's what the BACB requires next, your reinstatement window, and what to check today.
BCBA / CEUs
Your certification goes inactive on your BACB expiration date. Here's the handbook's reinstatement window, and the plan for the weeks you have left.
For Organizations
What districts have to resource, not just document, for FBA/BIP compliance under IDEA. A readiness framework for administrators equipping IEP teams.
ABA Strategies
Covered for most children on state-regulated plans and Medicaid. How to find out which plan you have, what to send your insurer, and how to appeal a denial.
BCBA / CEUs
The BACB's July 1, 2026 update adds a participation-monitoring standard for ACE providers - at least 3 knowledge-check questions per CEU (or another form of required active responding).
BCBA / CEUs
The BACB updated its ACE provider standard effective July 1, 2026 - providers must now include participation monitoring in their courses.
BCBA / CEUs
A BCBA needs 32 CEUs every 2-year cycle: 4 in ethics, and supervision CEUs if you supervise. Here is what counts and how to plan them.
BCBA / CEUs
Plan your BCBA continuing education requirements for 2026–2027. 32 CEUs including 4 ethics, 3 supervision (the BACB's 2027 requirements raise it to 4 and do not say which cycles that covers).
BCBA / CEUs
BCBAs who supervise need 3 supervision CEUs under the BACB's current handbook. Its 2027 requirements raise that to 4, so we recommend planning for 4.
BCBA / CEUs
BCBAs who provide supervision must complete 3 supervision CEUs per 2-year BACB renewal cycle under the current BACB handbook; the BACB's 2027 requirements raise it to 4 and do not say which cycles that covers.
BCBA / CEUs
Special Learning is a BACB ACE Provider (#OP-14-2437).
Autism Resources
Wondering if your toddler's development looks typical?
ABA Strategies
No two children move through ABA therapy on the same schedule. What decides the length, what a typical course looks like, and when parents start to see change.
ABA Strategies
Not sure how to choose an ABA therapy provider? Here's what credentials to look for, the right questions to ask, red flags to avoid.
BCBA / CEUs
The BACB's July 2026 ACE update requires participation monitoring — at least 3 knowledge-check questions per CEU (or another form of required active responding).
ABA Strategies
Before your child starts ABA therapy, these are the questions worth asking — about who delivers services, how progress is measured.
ABA Strategies
Starting ABA therapy? Here's what really happens at your child's first session — from the intake assessment to the first goals — and how to prepare.
BCBA / CEUs
Your BACB renewal deadline and CEU count don't change in July 2026 — but which self-paced courses count going forward depends on your provider.
For Organizations
BCBAs need 32 CEUs/2yr (4 ethics, 3 supervision); RBTs need 12 PDUs by Jan 2028.
ABA Strategies
Every credentialed ABA provider is bound by the BACB Ethics Code.
ABA Strategies
Function-based FBA/BIP guidance for IEP teams. How to write measurable behavior goals, why function drives the plan.
BCBA / CEUs
158 on-demand courses across 11 topic areas. BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs — assemble CE that fits your role, not a one-size bundle.
ABA Strategies
ABA therapy without the jargon. What it is, what it isn't, who delivers it (BCBA vs.
BCBA / CEUs
BCBAs must complete 4 Ethics CEUs per 2-year renewal cycle. Here's exactly what counts, what changed in 2026, and how to meet the requirement.
BCBA / CEUs
The BACB's most consequential 2026 update lands July 1: ACE Providers offering asynchronous (self-paced) CE events must implement participation...
BCBA / CEUs
No. Unused BCBA CEUs do not carry over to the next renewal cycle. Each 2-year cycle stands alone. CEUs completed in excess of the 32-CEU requirement...
For Organizations
In the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), where the stakes for delivering high-quality, consistent care are incredibly high, the launch of EthosABA…
ABA Strategies
Explaining ABA Reinforcement Reinforcement is the most powerful force that controls our behavior. We only do things because we are seeking reinforcement.…
Autism Resources
A Simple Guide To Reinforcement Culture is defined as the way of life of a particular society or group of people, including patterns of thoughts,.. Read…
Why Report? All children have a basic human right to health, safety, and well-being. However, 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse and/or neglect.…
Autism Resources
Does your child diagnosed with autism have difficulty getting dressed in the morning, or maybe have difficulty following all of the steps for brushing his…
Autism Resources
A parent's guide to understanding masturbation in children on the autism spectrum, covering why it happens and how to begin teaching boundaries.
Autism Resources
Continued guidance on teaching a child on the autism spectrum where and when masturbation is appropriate, using visual schedules and social stories.
ABA Strategies
Addressing Cultural Barriers in Applied Behavior Analysis Culture is defined as the way of life of a particular society or group of people, including…
ABA Strategies
Preparing to Welcome a Child with Autism: A strategy Guide Tamar Varnai, MA, BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from New York. She…
ABA Strategies
An overview of applied behavior analysis therapy: how it breaks skills into measurable steps and why it is considered an effective autism treatment.
Autism Resources
Is ABA therapy only or is it a teaching method too? Ana da Cunha nació en República Dominicana. Tiene una licenciatura en Educación Inicial, dos…
Autism Resources
When I found out my daughter had autism I was devastated. So many questions went through my head, like…Will she make friends? Will she be able to keep up…
Autism Resources
It’s that time of year again: the one with all of the hustle and bustle to make sure the school supplies are bought, the lesson plans are finalized and…
Autism Resources
When you have a child with autism, you need a different kind of support system. I have the most wonderful family in the world and two best friends since…
Autism Resources
Does your child have Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, and a physical disability? If the answer to this question is “yes”, then this blog is for you! You may…
Meet Manya Ralkowski Manya Ralkowski has been practicing in the field of applied behavior analysis for over 25 years. Her training began under.. Read More…
Autism Resources
A three-step process for figuring out why a child is engaging in a challenging behavior, starting with naming exactly what the behavior looks like.
Autism Resources
Common early signs of autism, such as limited eye contact and communication delays, to help parents decide whether to seek an evaluation.
Autism Resources
A first-step guide for parents of a newly diagnosed child on finding local services and benefits, starting with the county board of DD.
Autism Resources
What to consider before sending a teen with autism to summer camp, including whether a special needs camp or a typical camp fits better.
Autism Resources
How to start the puberty conversation with a child with autism who is approaching adolescence, using the format that fits how they learn best.
Autism Resources
How to Help your Child Being Bullied- Tips from a Parent As a mom of a child with special needs, every day is difficult. My son has ADD/LD. It’s hard for…
Autism Resources
Has your child just learned a new skill, and are you wondering, “How do I know he will maintain it?” If so, here is what you need to know in order to…
ABA Strategies
A teacher's perspective on using ABA, not just as autism therapy but as a teaching method for managing behavior in an inclusive classroom.
Autism Resources
A common worry for parents of newly diagnosed toddlers: is ABA appropriate this early? How pediatricians screen for autism at 15 and 18 months, and what comes next.
Autism Resources
Ideas for helping a teen with autism stay physically active, from local sports programs to family bike rides, and why it matters.
Autism Resources
Why children with Autism Spectrum Disorder need structure over summer break, and how to build a predictable, educational summer schedule.
ABA Strategies
A strategy guide for teachers, caregivers, and foster families getting ready to welcome a child with autism, with tips to ease the transition.
Meet Manya Ralkowski Manya Ralkowski has been practicing in the field of applied behavior analysis for over 25 years. Her training began under.. Read More…
Autism Resources
Why safety skills matter for children and teens with autism, covering stranger safety and other topics parents should start teaching early.
Autism Resources
What pica is, why it is common among individuals with developmental disabilities, and what research says about effective treatment options.
Autism Resources
As a parent with a child/adolescent with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you know how difficult it is for him/her to make friends, join in play, and most…
Autism Resources
I just asked my six-year old son to get a diaper for my thirteen year old. I will never get used to this strange life. With autism, so many things are…
Autism Resources
Simple tips for making family mealtime less stressful when your child with autism is a picky eater, from meal planning to trying new textures.
ABA Strategies
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximately 3.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder…
Autism Resources
Why getting a child or teen with autism involved in sports builds gross motor skills, social skills, and confidence for the long term.
Autism Resources
Why early planning matters for helping a child with a developmental disability build independence, and how to set long-term, meaningful goals.
Autism Resources
A step-by-step method for teaching a young child to wait, starting with a few seconds and building up to a full minute using a timer.
Autism Resources
A look at why mental illness carries a strong stigma in Jamaica, and how that stigma continues to block people from getting treatment.
Autism Resources
As your child is starting back to school, you may find that there are new challenges. If your student has a new teacher or a new school, it may be even…
Autism Resources
Practical tips for picking a pet that will be a good fit if you have a child with autism, plus ground rules to set before you bring one home.
Meet Dr. Brown Dr. Lyre Fribourg is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She balances her work schedule between.. Read…
Autism Resources
Social skills is the “catch-all” term for all those behaviors that allow us to interact with our surroundings, other people, and control ourselves. Social…
Autism Resources
A behavior trap uses what a learner already loves, like baseball cards, to build and keep new skills. Where the term comes from and five steps to set one up.
Autism Resources
An explanation of Grandma's Law, the first-then rule based on the Premack principle, and how to use it to encourage a child to finish a task.
Autism Resources
The annual IEP meeting is a great time to reconnect with parents, teachers, principals, directors, and any intervention staff to determine the best…
Autism Resources
What an ETR (Evaluation Team Report) is, how the school district's evaluation process works, and what it covers for a child's suspected disability.
Autism Resources
How to work with your child's service provider to turn a vague concern into specific, written treatment goals covering communication and daily living.
Autism Resources
Basic Social Skills for an Early Learner Lynn M. Dudek M.S., CCC-SLP/MBA is owner of ASDSLP, LLC. She is a speech-language pathologist who has specialized…
Autism Resources
An explanation of file folder activities, a hands-on matching task used in special education to build and maintain skills through repeated practice.
Autism Resources
Often called file folder games or file folder activities, these are matching activities that provide visual structure and repeated practice on skills and…
Autism Resources
It is very important that a parent or a teacher working with a child with special needs demonstrate patience as the child transitions from a summer…
Autism Resources
Meeting the needs of any child can be nerve-racking at times and parents of children with Autism are especially at risk of feeling stress and anxiety. A…
Autism Resources
Is your child able to communicate but you want them to communicate more? Do you find yourself always having to ask your child what they want? …
Autism Resources
Five practical ways parents can help a teen with autism through a first job search, from making a list of interests to visiting local employers.
Autism Resources
Why service providers who don't talk to each other can leave gaps in your child's treatment, and how coordinating care between agencies helps.
Autism Resources
The holidays are fun, exciting and yet challenging times for everyone. Rushing, shopping, cleaning, and traveling are just a few things most of us seem to…
A short biography of Dr. Deborah Coehlo, a pediatric nurse practitioner and mental health specialist who founded Juniper Pediatrics.
How to Advocate For Your Child’s Treatment Needs and Services Leslie graduated from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio with a Master’s in Social Work in…
ABA Strategies
An overview of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and how tools like it support people with severe speech and hearing difficulties.
For Organizations
A look at why private equity firms are investing heavily in ABA companies, driven by rising autism prevalence and mandated insurance coverage.
Meet Dr. Brown Currently, Dr. Brown serves as Dean, School of Allied Health Services for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) leading.. Read More…
Autism Resources
All teens need to be able to socialize to be successful. Much of teen life revolves around friends and social life so it is a good idea to get your teen…
Autism Resources
A few simple bedtime steps, including a consistent routine, to help a child with autism settle and fall asleep more easily.
Autism Resources
Ideas for keeping a teen with autism socially engaged over the summer, from swim clubs and library programs to hosting a themed sleepover.
Autism Resources
Why behavior analysts should target happiness, not just independence skills, as a goal for clients with developmental disabilities.
Autism Resources
Using Visual Supports to Prepare for a Successful Trick-or-Treating Event Karen is the CEO and Founder of Special Learning. She graduated from Kellog and…
Autism Resources
It’s the week of one of the biggest holidays of the year and one of the busiest travel times! For parents, juggling last minute holiday preparations, days…
Autism Resources
Tips for finding autism-friendly sports leagues and teams for your child or teen, including where to search and who to contact locally.
Autism Resources
Practical steps for parents preparing to advocate for their child's treatment and services, including how to walk into a meeting fully prepared.
Autism Resources
Transitions are difficult for some teens with an autism spectrum disorder. A transition that is like going from the school year into summer vacation can…
Autism Resources
Practical ABA strategies for responding to hitting and aggression in children with autism, including the neutral redirection technique used in therapy.
ABA Strategies
A speech-language pathologist reflects on more than two decades of working with children with autism during Better Hearing and Speech Month.
BCBA / CEUs
LIVE Events- Earning my CE Certificate Expert Name: Michael Stern Expert Title: AVP Company Name: Advanced Wealth Partners Company URL:…
BCBA / CEUs
Step-by-step instructions for getting your continuing education certificate after a Special Learning webinar, and what to do if you miss the survey.
Autism Resources
A short biography of Dr. Ronald T. Brown, an ADHD researcher and clinical psychologist who leads the School of Allied Health Services at UNLV.
Autism Resources
How to use priming, social narratives, and a token economy system to help a child with autism enjoy trick-or-treating with less stress.
Autism Resources
How to use priming, pairing, and reinforcement to help a child with autism get comfortable wearing a Halloween costume before trick-or-treating.
Autism Resources
A parent's guide to talking about puberty with a child who has autism, covering the physical changes both boys and girls will go through.
Autism Resources
How to know when to start talking about puberty with a special needs child, based on their ability to understand and communicate, not just age.
ABA Strategies
What speech-language pathologists and audiologists actually do, and why they deserve recognition during Better Hearing and Speech Month.
Autism Resources
Many families of children with Autism will say that the majority of their attention and time is focused on their child with special needs. It isn’t…
Autism Resources
Ways to turn family mealtime into a positive routine when your child with autism struggles with new foods or textures at the table.
Autism Resources
SPECIAL NEEDS & THE HOLIDAYS: How to thrive, not just survive, the holiday season "How to survive the Holidays" is a hot topic for special needs…
Autism Resources
Step-by-step ways to teach grocery shopping as a life skill to a teen with autism or a developmental disability, for every skill level.
For Organizations
Ethically Achieving the Private Equity (PE) Investment Thesis Private Equity (PE) firms have a LOT of money – think hundreds of millions, even billions of…
Autism Resources
Why giving individuals with developmental disabilities simple choices is an evidence-based way to reduce challenging behavior and build engagement.
ABA Strategies
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. So, to promote communication, have some fun, and sneak in a little speech homework, enjoy this Month of May Better…
Autism Resources
Why Do You Need a Transition Road Map? Karen is the CEO and Founder of Special Learning. She graduated from Kellog and was introduced to the ABA field..…
Autism Resources
An explainer on special needs trusts, a legal tool that lets parents leave money to a child with a disability without risking public benefits.
Autism Resources
How to use a visual schedule to prepare a child with autism for trick-or-treating, breaking the event into steps they can learn one at a time.
Autism Resources
Six common behavior-analyst terms explained in plain language, so ABA jargon feels less overwhelming for parents new to their child's therapy.
Autism Resources
What soft skills are, why they matter for a teen or young adult entering the workforce, and specific ways to teach skills like asking for help.
Autism Resources
A social story is just like it sounds… it’s a very short story (usually only a few pages) that teaches a child what to expect in a social situation and…
Autism Resources
Looking for help in your home and with community events or outings for a loved one with mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, and/or physical…
Autism Resources
Many people are familiar with the Five Stages of Grief as first defined by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in her often referenced book On Death and…
Autism Resources
Three tips for making mealtime less of a struggle when your child with autism is a picky eater, including following a consistent routine.
For Organizations
4 Simple Ways to Teach Your Child Social Skills Why are social skills so important? Well for several reasons, and it’s not just about making friends.…
Autism Resources
Peer Power, this has been the theme of the last few weeks. I have seen amazing strides with the consumer over the past few weeks mainly in four areas,…
Autism Resources
I entered into this position rather new to working on a home team. Having worked in a centre environment for the past 7 years I didn’t know what to expect…
For Organizations
A first-person look at what a licensed social worker actually does inside an ABA-based autism treatment center, a role many parents do not expect.
Autism Resources
Subject Matter Expert for Motivational Interviewing Workshop Dr. Monica Gilbert is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), a Licensed Mental Health…
For Organizations
Communication opportunities abound in natural situations and through the course of any given day. There may be times, though, where you will need to…
Autism Resources
The decision to have your child evaluated for Autism can seem overwhelming. The decision is laden with confusion and fear. You, or someone close to you,…
For Organizations
A home-based ABA provider reflects on working alone with clients and the planning that helps caregivers prepare for a crisis situation.
Autism Resources
Usando la metáfora de un elefante, este artículo explica por qué un diagnóstico de autismo describe rasgos generales sin borrar la individualidad del niño.
For Organizations
Questions and answers from a live ethics webinar on Medicaid fraud in ABA billing, covering employee benefits and billable-hours practices.
For Organizations
How Medicaid billing fraud by a handful of ABA agencies led Florida regulators to freeze new provider enrollment and open investigations.
For Organizations
What an activity schedule is, why it works for autistic children, and how to make one with pictures, words or objects. Includes a free visual schedule maker.
BCBA / CEUs
A short biography of Karin Torsiello, a board certified behavior analyst and president of Behavior Basics, a Florida ABA consulting firm.
For Organizations
How to choose an appropriate replacement behavior when reducing a problem behavior, using considerations drawn from behavior analysis research.
Autism Resources
Consent Once we are a service provider on the case if any new behaviors come up, do we need another permission to assess every single behavior, or can we…
CASE SCENARIOS: SCENARIO #1 BIP that had just gained some success in school is now falling apart at home. Sam was working on completing a 15 minute…
Autism Resources
A male, kindergarten student is placed in a Significant Supports and Needs classroom. He is verbal, sociable, and has tested out of the VB-MAPP. His…
ABA Strategies
Why setting clear, explicit classroom expectations reduces problem behavior for students with autism, and how to make expectations easy to follow.
Autism Resources
Let me first introduce myself. My name is Susie and I have been married to my husband Andy for the past ten years. We have three beautiful children Kyle…
Autism Resources
Wow what a few weeks has accomplished! My 20 month old who has been doing home therapy for 3 weeks is doing amazing! I am so proud of her! I feel like…
Autism Resources
We have made a ton of progress over the last few weeks. I am so proud of all of my kids and how far they have come! My daughter is making huge leaps every…
Autism Resources
Wow what a busy few weeks we have had! Christmas is only a couple days away and we have all been really sick. It has been really rough around here with…
Wow what an amazing few weeks all my kids have had especially Amanda. She is imitating everything right now. If I am cleaning up the house she is…
Autism Resources
We have been doing ABA therapy 40 hours a week for now 7 months for Amanda my 2 year old…
Autism Resources
Wow what an amazing year Amanda has accomplished! She has made leaps and bounds that I never would have expected. She went from being pretty non verbal to…
For Organizations
Running a home-based autism therapy program can be challenging, but if you remember these tips, you can implement effective ABA programming for your child…
For Organizations
A recap of Special Learning's work at the OCALI and ASHA conferences, and what educators and speech providers said they need most.
For Organizations
When any parent has recently learned that their child has or might have a developmental disability such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it completely…
ABA Strategies
An explanation of antecedent strategies, proactive classroom techniques that reduce problem behavior before it starts, for teachers of students with autism
BCBA / CEUs
As you look for a consultant for your child’s home program or center based programming, you may have come across the credentials “B-C-B-A.” And you may be…
RBT / PDUs
An explanation of what a Registered Behavior Technician does day to day, who can become one, and how the entry-level ABA role can grow into a career.
RBT / PDUs
One behavior analyst's personal story of becoming a Registered Behavior Technician, and why the entry-level ABA role can lead to a lasting career.
ABA Strategies
Do you have a child who is ready to do toilet training? If so, here are three easy steps that, with some dose of discipline and perseverance, will aid you…
ABA Strategies
Are you thinking about teaching your child diagnosed with autism a new skill? Maybe how to brush her teeth, comb her hair, or to tie her shoes? If so,…
ABA Strategies
Every child with autism will come across a period when he or she needs to transition to another school, another milestone in life, another house, etc. As…
ABA Strategies
Four antecedent-based classroom strategies, starting with communication, that help prevent challenging behavior in students with autism.
ABA Strategies
Communication Training With Your Child According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40% of children diagnosed with autism are…
ABA Strategies
Are you a parent of a child diagnosed with autism? If so, have you ever asked yourself, “How can I teach my child to brush his teeth?” “What is motivating…
ABA Strategies
Step-by-step ABA strategies for teaching a child with special needs to complete a puzzle, starting with simple inset puzzles and building up.
ABA Strategies
The ABA terms parents and teachers hear most, explained in plain language for anyone new to applied behavior analysis.
ABA Strategies
Four more classroom strategies, including offering choices and adjusting instruction, to help prevent challenging behavior in students with autism.
Real questions from an audience of school professionals to ADHD expert Dr. Ronald Brown, on classroom accommodations and behavioral interventions.
Autism Resources
School of Allied Health Services Dr. Ronald T. Brown is a nationally renowned expert in ADHD. As Professor and Dean in School of Allied Health Sciences at…
Autism Resources
Fifteen facts about Down syndrome from the National Association for Down Syndrome, covering its cause, history, and rising life expectancy.
Autism Resources
Each April, Autism Awareness Month reminds us that the time to spring forward as a community toward a better tomorrow is now. It’s a time for those of us…
ABA Strategies
A clear explanation of the difference between rewards and reinforcement in behavior analysis, with everyday examples for parents and practitioners.
ABA Strategies
Guidelines for choosing which behaviors to target first in a behavior plan, based on safety, impact on the person's life, and likelihood of success.
Autism Resources
Why employing people with autism remains a hard systemic problem despite growing awareness, and what it takes to change hiring mindsets.
ABA Strategies
An explanation of generalization in applied behavior analysis, the skill of making sure a learned behavior holds up outside the training setting.
ABA Strategies
How behavioral treatment for ADHD helps children and teens build academic and social skills that carry with them into adulthood.
ABA Strategies
The debate is out about which communication system is better. PECS or Sign Language . Well, based on what the literature says, one is not better than the…
ABA Strategies
Verbal behavior is the part of ABA that teaches a child to ask for what they want. What it is, how it differs from other ways of teaching language, and what it looks like in a session.
ABA Strategies
How telemedicine and remote ABA consulting let a family run a home therapy program under a BCBA's guidance without traveling to a clinic.
ABA Strategies
What is Behavior? Anything a person says or does Behavior involves movement and has an impact on the environment Is influenced by environmental events Can…
Special Learning, Inc.is delighted to announce a partnership with Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism Parent Support. Together, Special Learning’s…
PALO ALTO, California – September 6, 2018 - Special Learning, Inc., a provider of comprehensive digital autism solutions including training, curriculum…
Special Learning, Inc is hosting the 2nd installment in the Ethics of Organizations (OBM) Series entitled Best Practices of Performance Management on Feb.…
Special Learning, Inc., a provider of comprehensive digital autism solutions including training, curriculum and educational materials, and virtual…
ABA Strategies
Why is Ethics an important topic for the field of behavior analysis? The most recently published (and widely adopted) 2018 Autism prevalence rate by the…
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Providers of Healthcare or education serving the needs of individuals with Autism or other special needs encounter medication-related issues on a daily…
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Manya Ralkowski has been practicing in the field of applied behavior analysis for over 25 years. Her training began under direct education and training from…
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Dr. Gilbert has been working with children, adolescents and adults for almost ten years and has worked with infants and toddlers as an Infant Toddler…
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CASE SCENARIOS: SCENARIO #1 BIP that had just gained some success in school is now falling apart at home. Sam was working on completing a 15 minute academic…
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Tamara S. Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with nearly 30 years of experience working with children with challenging behaviors.…
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Ronnie Detrich, Ph.D., has been providing behavior analytic services for over 50 years. His work can be characterized as thorough-going behavior analysis…
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Jennifer is a dually credentialed professional, licensed and certified as a Speech Language Pathologist and Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She possesses expertise…
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See full information here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aubrey_Daniels Aubrey C. Daniels, Ph.D. began his career as a clinical psychologist, in honor of…
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I work at a school district with students K-8. Currently there is a lot of tolerance and accommodation for ADHD symptoms with students in grades K-5, but as…
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During our Ethics of Medicaid Fraud Q&A live webinar with Dr. Jon Bailey, Dr. Bailey, along with our panelist, Michele Silcox, Founder and CEO of ABA…
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For many years, Ms. Bouer worked as an insurance coverage litigator for the top NJ law firms and insurers, including CNA, the Home Insurance Company, and…
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Michele Silcox, with her 25 year career in Accounting, quickly learned that the basic principles of Accounting apply across all industries. She developed a…
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Prior to our 8/22/2018 Ethics of Medicaid Fraud Webinar with Dr. Jon Bailey, PhD, BCBA-D , we invited the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) , the…
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Dr. Jon Bailey, PhD, BCBA-D received his PhD from the University of Kansas and is currently Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Florida State University,…
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Dr. Ronit Molko is the founder and principal of Empowering Synergy. Recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in autism spectrum disorder,…
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During a career that spans nearly 10 years Nicki has worked in diverse settings that includes clinic, school, outpatient and foster care. In that period,…
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Consent Once we are a service provider on the case if any new behaviors come up, do we need another permission to assess every single behavior, or can we…
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A male, kindergarten student is placed in a Significant Supports and Needs classroom. He is verbal, sociable, and has tested out of the VB-MAPP. His…
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Sensory processing is how the brain takes in sensation from the world. When an individual’s sensory processing is not working efficiently, this causes the…
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most effective and science-based way to teach a child diagnosed with autism . ABA “interventions” as they are called,…
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Autism is a developmental condition. If you notice differences in your child’s communication, interaction or development, ask their healthcare provider about an evaluation.
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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…
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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…
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Challenging behaviors, otherwise known as “problem behavior,” “unwanted behavior,” or “socially unacceptable behavior” is any behavior that is disruptive to…
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Video modeling is an evidence-based prompting strategy that can be used to increase positive behaviors and aid in skill acquisition in individuals with …
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What's a critical element to increasing student participation? Managing problem behavior! Problem behaviors can be highly disruptive to the classroom,…
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When working with a student with autism or special needs, the first component to good teaching is that the individual must associate the teacher (you) with…
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Prompting is how a parent or therapist encourages the desired response from a learner. Depending on the learner and the skills being taught…
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By Karen Chung Karen is the CEO and Founder of Special Learning. She graduated from Kellogg and was introduced to the ABA field and ancillary therapies o…
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One of the most critical aspects when creating an ABA program is choosing the correct targets. As it may take a person on the autism spectrum hundreds of…
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A definition of reinforcement is something that occurs when a stimulus is presented or removed following a response and, in the future, increases the frequ…
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Are you wondering where to start when deciding how to toilet train your child with autism? We always recommend creating a plan. This will allow everyone…
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The decision to begin toilet training is exciting but can be a little intimidating. The road to a toilet-trained child can be long, stressful, and sometimes…
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By Deanna Power Deanna began working with people with disabilities by volunteering with Best Buddies as a student at Emerson College in Boston, where sh…
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The communication deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can make it very challenging for nurses and other medical staff to communicate…
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When working with patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is important to realize that the patient may not have the ability to express his or h…
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Having a child in the hospital is one of the most stressful times in any parent’s life. The worry over a child’s health and seeing that child in pain is…
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The incidence of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased tremendously over the past decade, with 1 in every 68 children no…
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Enseñar es un trabajo abrumador y si le enseñas a niños con autismo u otra necesidad especial, el trabajo se convierte aún más difícil. Esto es una realidad…
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I don't like books about organizing. There are two sentences I hate to read in those books: “You'll need a day for this portion of organization.” “Take an…
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As a parent we are continuously asking ourselves, "What areas of development should I be looking at"? "What skills should my child be developing or…
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Autism is a lifelong neurological difference shared by millions of people around the world. It cannot be cured; skills can be taught. With early diagnos…
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“What will happen to my child with special needs when I am gone?" This is a question that parents of children with special needs will eventually have to ask…
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Typically developing children tend to be naturally social and desire social interaction with others. Children with Autism often seem withdrawn, may display…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), more commonly known as Autism, is a developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to…
Now is the perfect time to start preparing for Halloween and trick-or-treat night. If you haven’t already selected your child’s costume, do so as soon as…
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There are several rural and underserved communities in the world, particularly in developing countries with limited access to specialty ment…
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Teaching social skills to a child with autism or other developmental disability can be challenging. Here are five basic steps to remember when teaching…
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the development of the brain. Individuals with Autism tend to have difficulties…
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The Greenspan method, also known as “Floor Time,” is a popular intervention that uses a Developmental Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR) an…
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The age of adolescence is one known to be marked by tumultuous emotions due to the multiple changes and raging hormones that adolescents have to deal with.…
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Some Typical Signs & Symptoms of Depression Recognizing Depression in parents of children with special needs is important for professionals and parents,…
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In individuals with autism, somewhere between 25-33% are considered non-verbal. This means that for a variety of reasons these individuals are not producing…
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What Is Hippotherapy? Hippotherapy is derived from the Greek word “hippo” which means horse, therefore translating into “therapy with the help of a hors…
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By Erin Lombard Erin Lombard is a behavior consultant with over 12 years of experience working with children in homes, schools, and center based program…
With all of the sadness surrounding us this holiday season it was a particularly special day today for us at Special-Learning, Inc. We finally got a hold of…
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I am a mother of a child with autism. Every day is a challenge when raising an autistic child. The most challenging though is facing the holidays. Children…
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A Time of Need There isn’t one among us that hasn’t needed a little help at some point in time. This is especially true during the holidays, when there is…
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Welcome to the world of alphabet soup! In Ohio, ETR stands for Evaluation Team Report, the current name for what used to be called an MFE, or multi-factored evaluation. Other states use other names for the same special education evaluation. In the…
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Developing Communication Skills in Adolescence and Adulthood The desire to interact enables people to acquire social skills instinctively. For people with…
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Seeing your child grow up and lead a healthy and productive life is every parent’s dream. When you have a child with autism, seeing that dream happen re…
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Inclusion as a Way To Learn and Grow with Others Being different from everyone else can both be a blessing and a curse. For children with Autism and oth…
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Parents play a major role in the transition of their youth with disabilities from childhood to adulthood. As a driving force to this stage in developmen…
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to gain access into the world exclusively dwelled in by a child with autism? What would you give…
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The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills- Revised (The ABLLS-R) is a skills-based system of assessment, curriculum, and tracking system that…
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Verbal Behavior, also known as VB, is a method of teaching language that focuses on the idea that a meaning of a word is found in their functions. The term…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder has certain specialists trained in dealing with its issues, diagnosis, and treatment. Among these specialists are Developmental…
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A consultation with a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician can be daunting for a parent. The thought of being informed that one’s child has a developme…
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The field of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is a fairly new discipline that contributes to the care of children who are not developing in accordanc…
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Why does my child need to see a developmental pediatrician? Can’t my child’s general pediatrician diagnose and treat Autism? These are probably some que…
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Over the past decade, the pediatric population has encountered a remarkable increase in the incidence and prevalence of disorders such as Attention Defi…
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A screening tool is a checklist or questionnaire used by professionals, such as nurses, teachers, trained paraprofessionals, and medical professionals, …
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Behavioral interventions designed to reduce problem behavior based on why it is happening rather than what it looks like when it does occur are the most…
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When a child engages in physical aggression, an immediate response is required, especially if the target of the aggression is a person. A lack of prepar…
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Aggressive behavior is a very serious problem for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Little clinical data exists to show how often aggressio…
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Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) provides those with speech and language limitations the ability to express themselves through signs and…
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Augmentative communication, also known as alternative communication, employs a wide range of communication forms to assist those with impairments in pro…
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Parents with children with autism have their hands full. In addition to the financial and social responsibilities faced, their autistic child can be very d…
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Going through a divorce is a very stressful and traumatic event that is not unlike a bereavement. There are stages of grief to go through, and there are…
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The role of emotions is very important in the daily life of those with a disability as well as those functioning normally. Emotions are a key factor in…
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Finding funding for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is almost always complicated and time-consuming. Parents should prepare to set asid…
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All children have temper tantrums. They scream, cry, yell and thrash about whenever they do not get what they want when they want it. Sometimes a piece …
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Offer practical help, respect an autistic child's routines and choices, and make time for each family member. Start with a free guide.
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Importance of Having the Correct Knowledge in Autism Knowledge empowers. Having a child with autism necessitates finding out as much as possible about a…
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Bringing up a child with autism requires a lot of love and patience. Impaired social interaction (NINDS), a hallmark feature of a child with an autism s…
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There really is no one specific formula for caring for a child with autism, since the disorder itself is considered a spectrum, wherein no two children …
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There are many options when choosing a place for the treatment and therapy of children with autism. Examples of therapies administered …
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Helping children with autism with speech and language difficulties always starts with an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist. During this evalua…
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It is normal for a child to go through a stage during which food does not appeal as much as a parent would like it to. According to a study conducted by…
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Home is a place where everybody feels a sense of security, serenity and peace of mind. It gains even more importance when it houses a person or child di…
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Living with autism can be very daunting for families with all the difficulties and challenges that it entails. Many parents feel very isolated and that …
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Taking care of a child with autism is challenging and stressful. Parents, no matter how loving, patient, and understanding, may come to a breaking point…
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Autism is associated with different kinds of developmental delays and co-existing medical conditions. Speech and Language delays and hearing disorders s…
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If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism), you may be looking into occupational therapy. This type of treatment is …
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The autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) is highly diverse. Some children have a single diagnosis of autism, while others have a blend of overlappin…
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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…
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There is a wealth of support and information available in the autism community. There are many advocacies or charitable organizations that provide neces…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) is a multifaceted disorder that comes with developmental delays in cognitive, social, and motor skills. Healthc…
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If you are familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Related Services, then you must be wondering what comprises the …
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One of the features often shown in a child with autism is repetitive behavior. This could be a repetitive movement such as rocking and twirling, hand flapping, and spinning.
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Routines and Rituals Performed by Children Diagnosed with Autism Many routines and rituals are harmless and are necessary for our day-to-day living. Nor…
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Once couples decide to start a family, there are a lot of dreams and plans that parents have for their would-be children. They fantasize about what thei…
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Verbal Intelligence Quotient (VIQ) is a numerical measurement of your child's spoken language capabilities and limitations. It is used to gauge your chi…
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Dealing with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) means dealing with constant observation, early interventions, and countless forms of screening and…
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A child neurologist, or pediatric neurologist, is a doctor who treats conditions of the nervous system. For example, if your …
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A child psychiatrist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating behavioral and thought disorders in children. A child psychiatrist uses his …
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A child psychologist holds a doctoral degree in psychology (a PhD or PsyD, not a medical degree). A child psychologist works with people from infancy to young adulthood and t…
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"Life Skills" is a great program under the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with different non-governmental organizati…
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Educational institutions have been using intelligence quotient (IQ) testing, in order to gauge an individual’s overall mental capacity. Through the year…
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You may have already heard about the Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) program. It is a highly structured program that is based upon the principles …
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One of the many diagnostic tests your child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) may encounter, if prescribed by your pediatrician, is Magnetic…
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A child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) finds it hard to relate to the social world. Difficulties with language, social interact…
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Medical care for a child with a developmental disability costs more than most families can carry alone. Medicaid Waivers exist to close that gap.
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A child that has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) will find it very difficult to make sense of the world. Because of this, a…
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Prejudice and isolation are two things parents may encounter when their child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism). Isolation can …
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Performance Intelligence Quotient (PIQ) is a score resulting from a test that assesses your child's mental capacity in dealing with nonverbal skills. Us…
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Most babies start looking at your face in the first two months. Here's what's typical, what's worth watching, and when to ask your pediatrician.
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Full Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) is a term coined for an individual’s complete cognitive capacity. With regard to children, the Wechsler Intelligence…
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Autism has no single known cause. Genetic testing can identify the cause of some symptoms: what gene, biochemical and chromosomal tests each look at, and what a medical geneticist can tell you from them.
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Autism occurs in every kind of family, and early intervention is expensive. Medicaid is one of the government programs that help people with low income meet their medical needs.…
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An apparent hearing deficit is one of the early signs that a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) may exhibit. A hearing test may rule ou…
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Many children with autism may show restlessness, poor attention span, and overacti…
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When a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism), parents may go through a whole mix of emotions. For some, it may be a tremendou…
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Receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) can be very daunting. Parents may be overwhelmed with feelings as they adjust to the n…
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Having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) can pose all kinds of challenges in daily life, and it can be quite a shock to parents when…
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What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy, also known as PT, is a treatment that helps build and rebuild motor skills in an individual. In specific cas…
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Benefits of Speech Therapy If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism), you may be looking into speech therapy. It is…
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Most professionals agree that an early intervention treatment plan is very important when a child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or…
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Does My Child Need to See a Developmental Doctor? A developmental doctor, usually a pediatrician, has special training in the area of child development.…
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Given the fact that parents spend a lot of time with their children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Down syndrome, or other developmenta…
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Parents and pediatricians need to be alert to the signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) in children, for early diagnosis. Early diagnosis of…
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A caregiver for a child with autism is any person who takes care of the special needs of the child, whether or not that care is directly related to the …
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Autism is a multi-faceted, complex disorder that involves evident developmental delays in a child. There are many available assessment tools and treatments…
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Some families report that a gluten-free, casein-free diet helps; controlled studies have not found that it improves autism symptoms. One diet program that ha…
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Occupational therapy is great and effective therapy in the treatment of daily life occupations, jobs, and activities of a child, or adult, diagnosed with…
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Current evidence suggests that children with autism are able to understand and emulate goal-directed actions, but may have specific impairments in autom…
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Problems with proper speech and proper language are the major symptom in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), or autism for short. C…
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So you and your child with autism went to see a neurologist as recommended by your child’s pediatrician, he then suggests that you have your child subje…
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The United States has a fragmented healthcare system made of many private health care facilities that are largely owned by the private sector. Primary care…
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Metabolic Screening for children with autism is not a routine test, but it is suggested by some medical practitioners to aid in diagnosis Metabolic scre…
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Occupational therapy is a health rehabilitation profession designed to help people of all ages with physical, developmental, social, or emotional defici…
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Diagnosing autism is a difficult task since there is really no test that can identify and confirm it. Parents of children with autism find themselves co…
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Autism is a complex disorder that involves the cognitive, motor, physical and social development of your child. As it is known, autism makes speech and …
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Healthcare can be very costly in the United States and many health insurance companies decline claims of autism because of both the cost and risk involv…
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Hearing that your child has autism is tough for any parent. There is hardly anything you could have done that could have prepared you for something as l…
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A career in special education promises a profession that is both challenging and rewarding. Rewarding in the sense that you will be making a difference …
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CARS is a rating scale clinicians use as part of an autism evaluation. What it looks at, from relating to people to adapting to change, and how it works.
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A Computer-Assisted Axial Tomography (CT or CAT scan), is a radiographic technique that produces an image of a detailed cross-section of tissue. It was …
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals i…
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Fear of flying, or aerophobia, is a condition in which a person has extreme anxiety any time he or she is forced to travel in an airplane – that is, if …
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No matter who you are, if you have children you have probably had your share of restless or sleepless nights. As our children get older, however, they are …
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Nothing is more terrifying for a parent than learning that their child has a disability. Expectations during prenatal times give way to fears of what to…
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A diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a child can be very difficult to accept and comprehend for family members. Feelings of desper…
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Classic Autism Disorder is one of the classifications under the umbrella of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is also referred to as Early Infantile A…
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It is important to remember that Autism Spectrum Disorder is a disorder and not a disease that can be cured. However, a number of biomedical therapies f…
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When a family receives the news of a disability in the family, especially when it comes to the condition of a child, there can be varied reactions rangi…
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Applied Behavior Analysis is the teaching structure that teaches children with autism, verbal reasoning, and motor skills. This approach uses different …
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The most distinctive feature of incidental teaching — a characteristic that separates it from all other forms of applied behavior analysis-based therapies…
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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…
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Pivotal Response Treatment or PRT is a therapy model for use with autistic children that is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. It was…
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Having a child that is diagnosed with autism can be emotionally and financially draining for the family. It is a good idea to seek alternatives and be…
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SCERTS is an acronym that refers to Social Communication/Emotional Regulation/Transactional Support. Social communication focuses on building communicat…
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There are numerous therapies dedicated to improving the communication, cognitive, and motor skills of children with autism. As the child progresses in d…
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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 ca…
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Hiring the right therapists for your child diagnosed with ASD is an essential step to jump-start your child’s treatment program. Finding the best one is…
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A change of scene from a quiet and serene neighborhood to a noisy, populated theme park can make an autistic child lose their composure in an instant. T…
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There are various treatment approaches for children with autism. Autism is a lifelong difference, not something to be treated away. What these approaches do is teach ski…
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Having a child that is diagnosed with autism brings in many stresses for the parents and the whole family. One of the most critical of these is the…
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Difficulty with language and communication is one of the most common characteristics of autism, and the applied science of treatment has varied throughout the years as therapies have…
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Social stories are individualized short stories that depict a social situation that your child with autism may encounter. These social stories ar…
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Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) is one of the several therapies developed in helping children with Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD). It is a p…
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Under the DSM-IV criteria in use when this was written, qualitative impairment in communication was one of the diagnostic features of autism. Since DSM-5 (2013), language delay is no longer…
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Some children with autism resist cuddling or other affection, or seem uninterested in it, though many autistic children are very affectionate. The delays in the social development of autism can begi…
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The effectiveness of tests to diagnose autism can vary depending on a number of variables. Because Autism Spectrum Disorder is indeed a spectrum, each…
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Floortime is a social approach towards the treatment of autism. This therapy involves engaging a child with autism in activities the child finds interesting. …
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) might seem to be a fairly new condition, yet written evidence of its existence can be found as far back as the 1700s. The…
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Archived article on recognizing concerns about autism, with a dated clinical correction explaining that parenting does not cause autism.
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What Are Reinforcers? Reinforcers are tangible and intangible objects or actions that are used to increase the occurrence of certain behavior. Reinforce…
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Parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may apply for funds from various grant programs. There are many non-profit organizations t…
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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 Sp…
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The term autism is used to describe a number of developmental and conditions that are characterized by verbal communication delays, among others. Research…
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Financial resources that are made available to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder from the government are: ● Supplemental Security Income…
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To apply for funds, you will need information about the treatment plan, the anticipated treatment cost for your child, information about your health…
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Medical Treatments The second most common question after identifying where your child fits into the Autism Spectrum Disorder is, “What treatment is best…
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Children with Autism should be given small rewards every time they give appropriate responses. These ‘reinforcers’ or rewards have to be interesting eno…
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One of the important steps in the proper management of autism is making an early diagnosis. Younger children respond better to autism rehabilitation the…
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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 be…
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When your child is diagnosed with Autism, one of the first things that you have to consider is getting a qualified ABA or Applied Behavior Analysis…
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Some diets have a clear medical use. A ketogenic diet can reduce seizures in some children with epilepsy, under a doctor’s care. For autism, several diets have been promoted, but controlled trials have not shown that any of them improves…
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What is PECS? PECS stands for Picture Exchange Communication System. It is an alternative communication system developed in 1985 by Andy Bondy and Lori …
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A child with autism can successfully transition into the school setting. However, one of the biggest challenges is getting the child ready for that tran…
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Extinction refers to a procedure used in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) in which reinforcement that is provided for problem behavior (often…
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Helen Irlen discovered the Irlen Syndrome, also known as Scotopic Sensitivity. How common it is in autism has not been established. Irlen lenses are tinted lenses sold to reduce what the…
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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 i…
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ABA therapy programs can be provided by private companies and through government contracted agencies. They can be small local agencies or large regional or…
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Oral health care for a child with the diagnosis of autism is not much different from the oral health care of other children. However, children with auti…
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What is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA is a scientific method used to predict and control how humans behave. It uses empirical and observable evi…
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There are many theories regarding the cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder, but currently, none that have been proven to be the sole cause to promote…
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There are a number of clinical therapies used in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The most prevalent is Applied Behavior Analysis therapy…
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Tests that are used to diagnose autism are done in various fields such as psychology, psychiatry, pediatrics, and neurology. Diagnosis is established af…
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Many other medical conditions may occur along with autism. These conditions do not diagnose autism, which is diagnosed from social communication differences and restricted or repetitive behaviors. They…
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Complementary therapies are approaches some families use alongside evidence-based treatment. The evidence for them varies: Social Stories and social skills training are recognized evidence-based practices, while others have little or no research support.
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Having a child that is diagnosed with autism is not just hard for the parents but also for all members of the family. The parents, siblings, and even gr…
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ABA services can be provided by a variety of different entities including, but not limited to, private companies, schools, local government agencies, …
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Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA therapy is the most popular form of intervention, whether adult or child, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. It is…
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ABA Training at home is a service that agencies increasingly provide every year. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a highly recommended approach for ch…
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Some of the funding sources that provide funds for the treatment of children with autism include the following associations: National Autism Association The…
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), every child should be screened for autism during regular visits to a pediatrician. Through regula…
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Applied Behavior Analysis, or better known as ABA, is one of the most widely studied ways to teach a child with autism. ABA is impleme…
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Asperger syndrome was a separate diagnosis until 2013, when the DSM-5 folded it into one diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder.
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Archived Autism Statistics article with a dated CDC ADDM prevalence correction; original figures are historical.
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This rare disorder, a separate diagnosis until DSM-5 (2013) folded it into autism spectrum disorder, is also known as Heller’s Syndrome, Dementia Infantilism, and Disintegrative…
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Differential Reinforcement is the implementation of reinforcing only the appropriate response (or behavior you wish to increase) and applying extinction…
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Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is an intensive treatment program used to help children with developmental disabilities such as Autism. DTT involves train…
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Children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may have difficulty developing proper communication skills. Others may also have difficulty in non-v…
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Military health benefits cover just about everything under the sun. However, families of children with disabilities such as autism will need additional …
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As an ABA behaviorist, you will be using Applied Behavior Analysis to take care of children diagnosed with autism. You will set up reward systems that help…
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A general guide on how to properly implement an ABA program Implementing an ABA Program can be a complicated process but this article provides some insi…
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Archived article on historical autism classifications, with a correction explaining the current spectrum diagnosis and the separate Rett syndrome condition.
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It is important that you, as a parent, closely observe your child, especially during the early stages of his life. Though each child develops differentl…
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Obtaining a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a complex task that is achieved in collaboration with the child, the parents, and the healt…
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) is a classification within the ASD commonly referred to as atypical autism. PDD-NOS…
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In behavior analysis, punishment is any consequence that makes a behavior less likely to happen again. Something is added after the behavior (positive punishment), or something the person likes is taken away (negative punishment). Behavior analysts use reinforcement-based approaches first. Four Basic Types of Punishment Time O…
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Rett Syndrome is the most disabling of the Autism Spectrum Disorder classifications. What makes this distinction among the other classifications within …
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As a parent of a child with autism, all of your hopes and expectations for your child’s future are placed in a state of uncertainty to a greater degree than…
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ABA has succeeded with individuals of all ages, even when they do not have a disability. In the 1960s, behavior analysis was performed on young children…
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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…
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Ole Ivar Lovaas was born in Norway in 1927; he was a clinical psychologist, who studied the use of principles, based on behavioral psychology in treating…
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Autism is a term commonly used to pertain to all disorders under the Autism Spectrum Disorder Umbrella. This misconception about autism often leads to…
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The following theories have been associated with autism: Empathizing-systemizing Theory Simon Baron-Cohen's theory proposes that autistic people, on average, score lower on empathizing (reading and responding to other people's thoughts and feelings) and the same or higher on systemizing (working out the rules behind how things work).
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What is ABA? The technical definition of ABA is: “Applied Behavior Analysis is the science in which procedures derived from principles of behavior are s…
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The critical elements of an ABA program are easy to spot, but one must be educated about these elements to ensure they are accounted for. At a macro lev…
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ABA and ASD: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder ABA and ASD are popular search topics today. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) stands …
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About Funding Sources Some of the funding sources that provide funds for the treatment of children with autism include the following associations: National…
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The ABCs of preference assessments are easy to understand. A preference assessment is a structured method to identify highly preferred items or actions …
Asperger syndrome was a separate diagnosis until 2013, when the DSM-5 folded it into one diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder.
BCBA / CEUs
Your complete BCBA recertification checklist for 2026.
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Can ABA be used for SPD? What is SPD? Sensory processing refers to how the brain receives sensations from the world. When an individual's sensory proces…
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Recorded webinar · July 11, 2024 · Presented by Dr. Abraham Graber and Dr. Jessica Graber This live webinar offered 1 CEU to attendees at the time of th…
Educational institutions have been using intelligence quotient (IQ) testing, in order to gauge an individual’s overall mental capacity. Through the years,…
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Extinction in ABA means no longer reinforcing a behavior that was being reinforced. The three types, with examples, and what an extinction burst is.
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In a world with a population of 7 billion, it's estimated that 75 million individuals, including those with autism and other special needs, share their …
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A jargon-free starting guide for grandparents and kinship caregivers raising a grandchild with autism.
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A child diagnosed with autism can possibly attend a mainstream school rather than be placed in a special school or be home schooled. But one of the biggest…
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When working with a student with autism or another disability, the first component to good teaching is that the individual must associate the teacher (you) w…
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Having a child that is diagnosed with autism can be emotionally and financially draining for the family. It is a good idea to seek alternatives and be…
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If you practice behavior analysis outside the United States, your continuing-education rules come from the board that issued YOUR credential.
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Below are some of the organizations that provide scholarships for Autism Care & ABA therapy. This is not an exhaustive list. National Autism Association…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that majorly impacts communication, social interaction, behavior, interests, learning abilities and percep…
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A common misconception about autism is that all children diagnosed with the disorder have exactly the same symptoms. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning…
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If you run an ABA agency, a special education department or a disability nonprofit, you've probably thought there must be government money out there…
RBT / PDUs
A free one-page guide for RBTs and their employers: the 2026 40-hour standard, recertifying in 2026, and 12 PDUs every two years, from the BACB RBT Handbook (June 2026).
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What parents need is access to accurate, impartial, evidence-based information with which to make informed decisions in the best interest of their child…
Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) is the score for a person's overall cognitive ability. How the Wechsler (WISC) tests measure it in children, including children with autism.
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