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The core basics of ABA therapy are the same whether done at home or in a center, but there are important differences. This is what makes answering the “ABA therapy in-home vs. center-based” question so difficult when parents want us to tell them which to choose. Below, we’ll dive into
No, ABA therapy doesn’t replace school. Instead, ABA should be seen as a complementary tool that can enhance your autistic child’s school experience. Both school and ABA help your child develop necessary academic and life skills, but their approaches are different. Learn how to integrate ABA therapy and school with
An autism diagnosis can be life-changing for you or your loved one. Suddenly, interventions such as applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and occupational therapy are suggested, and you may have no idea what those are. Both therapies offer benefits to those with autism. To help with your research, we’ve created this
Communication is the bridge that connects us all, yet for many adults with autism, this bridge can feel like it’s built following different blueprints. When our brains organize and interpret information differently, connecting can require extra effort and patience from everyone involved. Friends, family members, and colleagues can navigate the
If you’re new to this sort of therapy, there are probably many ABA terms you aren’t familiar with. To ensure you or your loved one gets the care they need, we’ve compiled the most common ABA therapy terms into a glossary to guarantee you can be part of all conversations
It depends on numerous factors, but ABA therapy can last three to five years on average. A child’s age, their exact needs, and how often they have ABA therapy each week all affect the duration of ABA therapy. We’ll dive more into how long ABA therapy lasts, but please
A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is a means for collecting data on problematic or challenging behaviors. The purpose of a functional behavior assessment is to understand why maladaptive behaviors occur so that a child’s educators, therapists, parents, and caregivers can develop an effective behavioral intervention plan. Learn the more in-depth
A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is a written behavioral improvement strategy for children who struggle with maladaptive behaviors. A BIP acts as a map to help an ABA therapist, their team, parents or caregivers, and teachers support the child as they learn new skills and behaviors. Learn more about what
This article was reviewed by Samantha DeRose, MA, BCBA, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Spectrum Behavioral Therapies Daily routines can bring comfort, but for many parents of children with autism, they can also be a source of stress, uncertainty, and constant adjustment. Understanding why routines matter and how changes
