ABA therapy
What Makes Akron ABA Therapy Effective for Kids With Autism?
Providers of Akron ABA therapy understand well why it’s considered the gold standard for treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (as well as a few other conditions like Down syndrome). But there are many schools of thought when it…
How Long Will My Child Need to Be in Cleveland ABA Therapy?
No two children on the autism spectrum are the same, In turn, the methods, intensity, and duration of the Cleveland ABA therapy they receive will be specifically tailored to the individual. That said, we know many parents want to know…
Akron ABA Therapist on Responding to Difficult Behaviors of Child With Autism
One of the most significant challenges for parents of a child with autism is concern for their child’s well-being when difficult behaviors that are aggressive, self-injurious or socially isolating. As an Akron ABA therapist can explain, there is no one-size-fits-all…
How Our Brecksville ABA Therapists Use Social Stories to Help Kids With Autism
Children with autism spectrum disorder often have a difficult time mastering important life skills related to social interactions, communication, and transitioning from one activity to the next. They also tend to be more visual learners, meaning they may struggle to…
Cleveland ABA Therapists Explain Our Aim for Generalization of Skills
When our Cleveland ABA therapists structure our behavior therapy sessions, we know that each one may look a bit different depending on the child’s skills and goals. But one thing that’s the same across the board is the main end…
Top Akron ABA Therapy Strategies
If your child has been diagnosed with autism in Northeast Ohio, you may have been referred for Akron ABA therapy services. ABA therapy (short for “Applied Behavior Analysis”) is considered the gold standard treatment for children with autism, and the…
Cleveland ABA Therapists on Differences Between Bribery vs. Reinforcement
As Cleveland ABA therapists, so much of what we’re able to achieve with our pediatric patients is because of our tactical use of reinforcement. Reinforcement can be positive (game time, a sticker, a favorite song/dance, a gummy treat) or negative…
Stimming with Autism: FAQ With Our Cleveland ABA Therapists
Our Cleveland ABA therapists are far from the only ones who are well-informed on the fact that restricted interests and repetitive behaviors are among the primary criteria for defining autism in diagnostic criteria. What is less common knowledge, however, is…
Finding the Function of Behavior: Cleveland ABA Therapy Insight
When it comes to the science of behavior, the first question our Cleveland ABA therapy team wants to have answered is: Why? Every behavior has a function. It is finding out the function of behavior that allows us to formulate…
Cleveland ABA Therapy Strategies to Use at Home
Parents are a key part of the puzzle when it comes to successful Cleveland ABA therapy for kids on the autism spectrum. Knowing how to work on the skills we target in therapy in a home setting is important for…