We sat down with this month’s Gold Star winner Michael Jaghab to discover what drives him as a Behavior Technician, what he likes about working for Golden Care Therapy, and what’s the best advice he’s ever been given. What drove you to the ABA profession? After I graduated high school, I needed a job. I […]
ABA therapy is often considered the “golden standard” of autism therapy. The scientific approach of ABA therapy is designed to improve specific behaviors and skills in autistic children. Oftentimes an ABA therapist will suggest some techniques to practice with your autistic child at home to reinforce ABA therapy at home the therapy sessions. To give […]
GCT: Hi Krista! Can you tell me more of what drove you to the BCBA profession? Krista: I started out as a teacher for students with Autism and got to work closely with BCBAs who consulted in my classroom. I appreciated their systematic and effective approach to teaching, and quickly decided that I wanted to […]
This article first was first published in The Source on July 5th 2019. People with disabilities have been given a lot more opportunities than ever before. They have the same opportunities in learning new talents, jobs, and education. But there is one opportunity that is missing for them. That opportunity is true inclusion and friendship. […]
We sat down with this month’s Gold Star winner Megan Domzalski to discover what drives her as a BCBA, what she likes about working for Golden Care Therapy. and how she manages her work-life balance What drove you to the BCBA profession? I’ve always been interested in working with individuals with different needs. As an […]
If you’re a parent searching for ABA therapy for your child, then you probably have a ton of questions about what to look for in an ABA therapist. That’s completely understandable, as the right therapist can have a hugely positive and lasting impact on your son or daughter. However, you may not be fully confident […]
GCT: Hi Kendall, can you please tell us a bit about your job as a Behavior Technician (BT)? KB: I provide ABA therapy in homes and in different community settings in order to teach children different social, play, and functional life skills. GCT: What drove you to the BT profession? KB: I have always enjoyed […]
Summer camp is a rite of passage that all children should be able to experience. And these days summer camp providers have really stepped up their services for children with autism and other special needs. This means that as a parent you can have confidence that your child is being cared for within a supportive […]
While an autism diagnosis can be tough for any family, there are many autism support groups and charities in New Jersey that can help you cope with this challenge. For your convenience we have compiled a list of some of the major autism support groups in NJ. (You can also download a detailed list of […]
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a common type of therapy for people with autism. We know that parents can have a lot of questions about ABA therapy before they feel comfortable making an informed decision. Therefore, we’ve put together this guide explaining what is ABA therapy for autism. This is based on the questions that […]