Autism & ABA
Autism is the beautiful palette of colors that makes your child extraordinary, and ABA therapy is the skilled artist helping to bring that masterpiece to life. Find out today if ABA Therapy is right your child.
What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is like an intricate puzzle that makes up your child’s neurological landscape. Though this complexity can create hurdles in social interactions and emotional control, it’s also what can bring about unique intellectual gifts, from excellent memory to specialized academic skills. Just as some puzzle pieces may have rough edges or complex shapes—manifesting as a resistance to change or self-harm—each piece is essential to the overall picture.
Signs of Autism
Autism often starts writing its first lines in the early chapters of childhood. These may include distinctive social behaviors, communication patterns, or emotional reactions. It’s important to remember that each child will not exhibit every symptom, and some may even show behaviors that are not commonly listed. Your child’s story is unique, and understanding it fully may require a closer look.
- Avoids eye contact
- Prefers alone time
- Difficulty understanding feelings (self or others)
- Self-absorbed, with difficulty relating to others
- Touch-avoidant
- Unresponsive to conversation, questions or directions
- Repeats or echoes words and phrases
- Repetitive actions or behaviors
- Does not engage in “pretend” games
- Trouble adapting to change
- Sensitive to textures, smells and sounds
- Skill regression
- Difficulty expressing needs
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How Can ABA Therapy Help?
In ABA therapy, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) focus on equipping you with strategies to enhance your child’s learning readiness while employing a data-driven approach. The BCBAs train you to break down complex tasks into smaller, teachable units, tailored to your child’s needs and developmental stage. Through continuous assessment and data collection, you’re kept informed of your child’s progress, allowing for real-time adjustments to the therapeutic strategies. This dual focus—on skill-building and data-driven customization—enables you to be an informed, active participant in your child’s educational and developmental journey, ensuring that they are set up for success in both home and school environments.
- Improves Communication
- Enhances Social Skills
- Develops Emotional Regulation
- Teaches Daily Living Skills
- Reduces Harmful Behaviors
- Builds Attention Span
- Promotes Independence
- Improves Academic Skills
- Increases Play Skills
- Enhances Parenting Skills
- Fosters Task Completion
- Encourages Positive Behavior