Photo by Caroline Hernandez on Unsplash Running and Bolting Having a child that runs or bolts can be terrifying for a parent. When a child takes off it can be nerve-racking to think of the outcomes of their ‘bolting’ and ‘running’ behavior. Are they going to run into the street? Will they run out of… Read more »
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Benefits of an Early Autism Diagnosis
Luckily, the age children are receiving autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses is becoming younger and younger. Some children are getting diagnosed as early as 18 months. The earlier a child receives an autism diagnosis, the better. Once a child receives a diagnosis, she can start receiving autism treatment by getting Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (Early… Read more »
Functional-Unique-Natural, FUN!
Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash Why is ABA FUN? Functional ABA focuses on creating goals that are functional to the child. In other words, this means that goals focus on aspects of the child’s day-to-day life that are important to them. So a functional goal for a child who frequently goes to the grocery… Read more »
ABA Communication Techniques Elaborated
As previously discussed, echoics, intraverbals, mands, and tacts are all common ABA techniques to teach communication! Remember, the ultimate goal is not only to have your child be able to communicate with you, but with peers, teachers, and other people your child may interact with. Echoics Echoics are the fundamentals of language and allow your… Read more »
ABA Therapy at The SEED Center Encompasses Individualized Treatment Plans and Takes the Environment into Consideration
Photo by pan xiaozhen on Unsplash Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is scientifically proven to be the most effective treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA therapy takes into consideration that treatment needs to be individualized. Also, ABA considers that environment influences a person’s behavior. Individualized Treatment Plans One reason that… Read more »
The Importance of Parent and Family Member Involvement at The SEED Center
Parents, family members, and significant others play a significant role in the success of ABA intervention. The therapist should not be the only one conducting ABA intervention. Family members, teachers, siblings, and anyone else that interacts with the individual, needs to use ABA strategies to ensure that the efforts are consistent. Remember it is… Read more »
The Basics of ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis, commonly referred to as ABA, consists of individualized interventions. Based on analysis, ABA ensures that all interventions are effective and functional to each individual. There are some useful strategies to note when applying ABA to individuals with autism. We will highlight self-management, reinforcement, structured teaching, and prompts. Self-management is the ability… Read more »
Science-based Treatments for Autism
For many conditions, including autism, scientific evidence and data are used to ensure that the treatment methods are working successfully. Applied Behavior Analysis is the most scientifically proven method for treating individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Advice from Friends and Family It is not surprising that there are… Read more »
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis, commonly referred to as ABA, is scientifically supported to be the most effective treatment for children with autism. ABA interventions focus on using behavioral reinforcement. Behavioral reinforcement teaches your child appropriate behavior for different circumstances that they may encounter. Remember to keep in mind that every child is unique and there is… Read more »
