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
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
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.
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
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
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.
