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Surviving in a Social World Social interactions govern our lives from the time we enter the world, but the skills that drive success in this aspect of existing with others does not come naturally to everyone. For a young child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning how to socially engage with others is even…

A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a clinician with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). They most often provide therapy and treatment for individuals diagnosed with behavioral challenges, developmental disorders and intellectual disabilities. At Ally Behavior Centers and other ABA therapy centers, they develop treatment plans and work directly with individuals who have…

Autism and the Sensory Experience People with autism often have hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity when it comes to different stimuli considered part of the sensory experience: sight, sound, taste, touch and smell. Hypersensitivity is when an individual is intensely aware of specific stimuli. For example, a child with hypersensitive hearing is likely to react more than…

Understanding the True Definitions of ABA Therapy What is ABA? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to behavior and learning used primarily as therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ABA pays particular attention to how the environment and external stimuli affect a child. By focusing on the interaction between the environment…

Ally Behavior Centers is thrilled to announce the opening of our full-service ABA therapy center in Columbia, Maryland. This expansion will help serve Howard County and surrounding communities with increased access to diagnostic services for autism as well as full time treatment. Ally Behavior Centers was founded in 2019 by clinicians and healthcare professionals with…