Foundational Communications
Children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may have difficulty developing proper communication skills. Others may also have difficulty in non-verbal communication
Toilet Training- Common and Effective Methods
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 involved in the process to know their role and the steps
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.
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
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.
What are Social Stories?
Social stories are individualized short stories that depict a social situation that your child affected by autism may encounter.
The Benefits of a Picture Exchange Communication System and the 6 Steps to get Started
PECS stands for Picture Exchange Communication System. It is an alternative communication system developed in 1985 by Andy Bondy and Lori Frost,
Handling Outbursts and Unpleasant Behaviors
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 of candy or a little pep talk can calm
Increasing Behavior – Reinforcers
Increasing Behavior – Reinforcers What Are Reinforcers? Reinforcers are tangible and intangible objects or actions that are used to increase the occurrence of certain behavior. Reinforcers are critical to the success of an ABA therapy program because they are instrumental in getting and shaping the right behaviors in a child…