We request parents participate in their child’s program as much as possible. This includes observing sessions, taking data on behaviors, and implementing goals we provide to the parents. Our ultimate goal is to work ourselves out of a job! By working together with parents and caregivers we are able to transfer behavior techniques so they …
Yes. ABA therapy is not just for nonverbal children. ABA is used to work on various behaviors, social skills, and functional life skills.
Competently delivered ABA intervention can help learners with autism make meaningful changes in many areas. However, changes do not typically occur quickly. Rather, most learners require intensive and ongoing instruction that builds on their step-by-step progress. Moreover, the rate of progress – like the goals of intervention – varies considerably from person to person depending …
The earlier, the better. Plenty of clinical research has demonstrated that children who start ABA therapy as early as possible (as young as 18 months old) make the most significant improvements in their areas of deficit. In fact, children who received early intensive ABA therapy progressed to the point of being virtually indistinguishable from their …
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Although reducing behavioral challenges and developing skills are important, the overriding goal is to help individuals and families live more positive, productive, and enriching lives. Person-centered approaches are geared toward helping individuals and their families do more things, go more places, and achieve other personal goals. Our team engage individuals and family members in a …
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) have a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and practice under the direction and close supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. An RBT will work one-on-one with your child to implement techniques that help them navigate everyday processes. We train every one of our Behavior …
A Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or BCBA, is a graduate-level professional who is certified in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. BCBAs apply the principles of ABA to help children with Autism improve behaviors and reach optimal outcomes so that they can reach their true potential. The BCBA oversees the creation, …
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It is a scientific approach to understanding behavior; Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a method of therapy used to improve or change specific behaviors. In simple terms, ABA changes the environment in order to change the behavior. ABA therapy is used to improve behaviors like social skills, reading, academics, and communication as well as learned …
Autism is a spectrum of disorders that disrupts a child’s development of social skills, communication, and behavior. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and …
