ABA & Behavioral Therapy for Autism | Connect Plus Therapy
In this video, Keysha Henley, BCBA Director of the Early Childhood Program at Connect Plus Therapy, explains how a desired task can be a powerful motivator for children to complete a necessary, goal-oriented task in tandem.
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The Best Way You Can Improve ABA Outcomes is Collaboration By Nicole Doyle, M.S.Ed., BCBA, LBS & Jodie Littwin, Co-Founder, Director of Advocacy Effective collaboration happens when providers and caregivers work with each other. Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is a package of evidence-based treatment and services for individuals with autism. The three primary components
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Individuals with Autism often struggle with sensory issues. Sensory information includes things you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Sensory issues can affect all of the senses or just one, and your child may be overactive or under reactive to certain sensory stimuli. If your child is dealing with sensory issues, consider bringing home
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Backpacks and school supplies have started to line the entryways and aisles at all of the major stores and back-to-school advertising is everywhere… Preparations for the new school year are in full swing. There is a lot of anticipation associated with going back to school and the transition out of summer can be exciting and
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Developing independence takes time… a lifetime! And are we ever truly independent? Children are continuously developing the skills necessary to become self-sufficient adults. But they are also learning how and when to rely on others to fulfill their wants and needs. As a parent that’s received an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis for your child, you’ve likely
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Have you ever scheduled an appointment for your child and immediately felt apprehensive about the day it will arrive, simply because you have learned that as the parent or caregiver to a person with autism, taking your child to appointments can be HARD! When we visit a familiar place, we know what to expect. When
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Every day, we engage in hygienic activities to care for our bodies, from bathing and washing our hands, to brushing our teeth. Our ability to keep up with these activities has both short and long-term effects on our physical health, mental well-being, and social interactions. However, as the parents and caregivers of children with Autism
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Many children with autism spectrum disorder experience sleep issues. Most commonly, children with autism have difficulty falling asleep and experience disturbed sleep once they do. Unfortunately, these sleep problems exacerbate other issues characteristic of the disorder. For instance, lack of sleep often results in hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and aggression. According to studies, children with autism who
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We’re starting to see school supplies in stores again, which can mean only one thing… it’s Back To School season! These tips will help your child have a successful school year. Talk to your child often about what they can expect when they head back to school. It’s easy and will greatly reduce their anxieties.
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