Akron ABA therapists

How Akron ABA Therapists Identify the Function of Behavior

You may have heard our Akron ABA therapists refer to the “function” of a behavior. In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a core belief is that all behavior occurs for a reason – it has a purpose. It is maintained when…

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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…

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ABA Therapists Can Help With Autism Food Aversions

Mealtimes are awash in rich sensory experiences, with an array of smells, temperatures, textures, sounds, tastes and interactions. Most people enjoy mealtimes and sharing these experiences with loved ones. But our ABA therapists recognize that for children on the autism…

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ABA Therapists Talk the Power of Positive Reinforcement

One of the most effective strategies our Akron ABA therapists utilize in therapy is positive reinforcement. If you think about it, most of us respond well to this. We do things all the time in our everyday lives, anticipating the…

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ABA Therapists: Play-Based, Child-Led Therapy Most Effective in Motivating Kids’ Speech

One of the earliest clues that a child might have autism is a speech delay. As our Akron ABA therapists can explain, children with autism tend to be less socially motivated than their typically-developing peers, which is why many parents’…