What is behavior therapy?

This type of therapy analyses a person with autism’s source of frustration and recommends changes to the environment and routines to improve behavior.
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How can I motivate my child with autism?

You can use positive reinforcements such as praising your child when he or she does something postive. The use of different kinds of therapies such as music, art and play therapy can also motivate your child develop language, social and behavioral skills
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How can I ease my family\’s denial of autism diagnosis?

Explaining to other relatives and family members the condition of autism can help ease any denial that one may have. Family members can often be of tremendous support to parents. Being able to talk about the condition openly can open one up the realities of autism, the positives and the…
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What are the medications usually associated with Autism?

Medications that are associated with the treatment of autism are: ● Antidepressants ● Antipsychotic ● Stimulants ● Risperidone ● SSRIs ● Oxytocin ● Antidepressants ● MAOIs ● Tricyclics ● Catapres and Tenex ● Medications for anxiety ● Anti- seizure drugs ● Neuroleptics ● Atypical ● Antifungal ● Antiviral and antibacterial…
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What is Autism?

Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.
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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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