Verbal Intelligence Quotient (VIQ) is a numerical measurement of your child's spoken language capabilities and limitations. It is used to gauge your child's ability
Performance Intelligence Quotient (PIQ) is a score resulting from a test that assesses your child's mental capacity in dealing with nonverbal skills. Usually
One of the many diagnostic tests your child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism) may encounter, if prescribed by your pediatrician, is Magnetic
Educational institutions have been using intelligence quotient (IQ) testing, in order to gauge an individual’s overall mental capacity. Through the years, IQ testing has gained
There is no known cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism). Perhaps this is because the origin as to what causes this disorder is still unknown. There are several
Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) is a term coined for an individual’s complete cognitive capacity. With regard to children, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
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 subjected to an
Metabolic Screening for children with autism is not a routine test, but it is suggested by some medical practitioners to aid in diagnosis Metabolic screening is one of the several
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 invented by Godfrey
Being an RBT for me was extremely fun because where were you going to find a place where you can be completely silly without having to worry what people thought about you? This was the only job that made me feel like I could make a dramatic difference while being myself.
I also liked to be surrounded by people that had the same goals of wanting to help kids and the teamwork made the job much easier and more enjoyable.
Change and progress was the ultimate goal for our kiddos. The early intervention program was seriously only a miracle because I saw changes in the kiddos that from day one, you wouldn’t even recognize who they were.
Changes from being able to utter 3-4 words where they can only make a syllable from when they started, the behavior decreases in which kiddo that used to engage in 30-40 0 self-harm to only half, learning how to wait during games, table work where they use to swipe and drop to the floor if they had to.
My favorite was when the parents would tell us what amazing progress they were making at home. I used to tear up and felt for these parents so much because it was already difficult for them and now, they can trust and rely on ABA and the therapists knowing their goal was ours.
By Emma Rogers, BA, RBT
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