Feeding challenges and food selectivity are common in children with autism, but with the right strategies, mealtime can become more successful and less stressful. Mealtimes, and food in general, can be tricky with kids. It can be hard to keep up with your child’s mealtime preferences, as they can change from one week to the…

What Is Early Intervention? Early intervention is a term used to refer to a system of specialized services and supports for infants, toddlers and young children who have developmental delays. Specifically, these programs are designed to address concerns early in life when the child’s brain is most flexible and receptive to learning. Your family can…

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based approach commonly used to support children with autism and developmental disabilities. At its core, ABA therapy is about understanding behavior, teaching new skills, and tracking progress in ways that are measurable, meaningful, and tailored to your child. How Progress is Measured in ABA Therapy ABA therapy is…

Understanding the True Definitions of ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy) 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. What is ABA? By focusing on the interaction between the…

Informed Staff Keeping all staff who support the child well-informed should be a top priority. ABA therapy is an evidence-based approach used to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities successfully adopt essential skills to reduce challenging behaviors. Having well-informed staff allows for more effective treatment for clients and better communication…