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Speech therapy helps people who struggle with their speech and with language. Children with autism benefit greatly from speech therapy because it helps improve their communication and interaction skills. Understanding what speech therapy is and the skills taught during these sessions can help parents find the right therapy services for children with autism. What is […]
If you have a child with non-verbal autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you understand the difficulty of connecting with them. An estimated 30% of children with autism struggle to communicate through speech, so finding the right toys to foster a connection is important. ABA services at home can also provide personalized support to enhance communication skills […]
Children with autism may struggle to communicate, leading to many innovations over the years to allow understanding. In this article, we will talk about one of those systems – the Picture Exchange Communication System, or PECS and how it’s changed the world. WHAT IS PECS®? PECS was developed in the United States of America in […]
There are thousands of published books about living with autism. These books include writings for children with autism as well as books for adults on handling an autism diagnosis. Below, we discuss the importance of these books and provide details on the 10 best books on autism available on the market today. Why Are Books […]
Functional communication aims to replace taxing behaviors with new forms of communication that achieve the same results. These communication skills are taught in the classroom and at home. Below, we discuss how functional communication works and how it can help children with autism. What is Functional Communication? Functional communication refers to effective communication behaviors that […]
Tell us a bit about your job as an ABA THERAPIST. My job as an ABA therapist has been really eye opening to me. I mostly work with kids in their early childhood and middle childhood in the spectrum. They have different concerns that we are working on/worked on, and it’s not always fun, but it’s […]
Tell us a bit about your job as a BCBA. I have the opportunity to work with clients from ages 20 months to 12 years old, their behavior technicians, and families. I create programs and change them based on their needs and data that is being collected by the behavior technicians. What drove you to the […]
Everyone loves the feeling of a good hug, but for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the pressure in a hug accomplishes an entirely different purpose. This article will explain the science behind applied pressure techniques in autism and how they can help children with autism regulate their emotions. What is Deep Pressure Therapy? Deep […]
Communication is tricky for children with autism to master. They may need assistance. This article will cover how ASD affects communications, strategies, and more to help you better understand children with autism and assist them in letting you know what they need. How Does ASD Affect Communication? ASD impacts communication between children with autism and […]
Asperger syndrome was treated as a standalone diagnosis for decades. But since children with Asperger’s are today considered to be on the high end of the autism spectrum disorder, it’s essential to understand the differences and similarities between the two conditions. This article explains in detail the criteria for each. Asperger’s vs. Autism Asperger syndrome […]
