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Behavioral Momentum in ABA Therapy

Welcome to our ABA therapy technique series where we explore the different techniques used by ABA therapists. In this article we will learn about Behavioral Momentum.  Behavioral momentum is an essential applied behavior analysis (ABA) technique where a therapist creates momentum through a series of simple demands, before presenting a child with a more complex…
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Differential Reinforcement in ABA Therapy

Welcome to our ABA therapy technique series where we explore the different techniques used by ABA therapists. In this article we will learn about Differential Reinforcement. Differential reinforcement is a technique used by ABA therapists to help improve unwanted behaviors in children with autism.  In this article, we explain the types of differential reinforcement and…
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Pairing in ABA Therapy

Welcome to our ABA therapy technique series where we explore the different techniques used by ABA therapists. In this article we will learn about Pairing. Pairing is a way to engage children with autism in therapy sessions and increase their motivation to learn. In this article, we explain how pairing is done and why it…
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How to Explain Autism to a Child

Your autistic son or daughter engages with their siblings and classmates more than they do with anyone else (apart from yourself, as their parent).  In light of this, explaining autism to your child’s siblings and friends can have a crucial impact on how they cope with their condition. In this article we are going to…
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50 Inspirational Quotes About Autism

Living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or being the parent of an autistic child certainly comes with its own set of challenges. However, many autistic individuals went on to achieve great things in life. We have put together this list of 50 Inspirational Quotes About Autism in order to remind you of the value and…
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Autism Recovery

As a parent, you’re probably worried about the communicative, social, academic, and functional impact that autism has on your child. Many parents are tempted to try different types of treatments that may “cure” their child’s autism. The problem is that there are plenty of unproven approaches out there that falsely claim to cure autism.  In…
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High Functioning Autism and Aggression

If your child has high-functioning autism you probably know they can sometimes be overly aggressive.  In this article we will discuss why high-functioning autistic children are aggressive and give you some strategies to deal with this behavior.  But first let’s get a better understanding of high-functioning autism. What is high-functioning autism? According to the fifth…
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In-Home ABA therapy

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is the most widely relied on technique for treating autistic children. However, you might find it hard to consistently take your son or daughter to the therapist when you have to work and handle other personal obligations. It may also take time for your kid to get accustomed to the…
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Low-Functioning Autism

Autism symptoms greatly vary among children. Some kids have drastic ones that influence many aspects of their lives. This is known as low-functioning autism. In this article, we go over everything that you need to know about this condition, including how your child’s symptoms could change with age, medical comorbidities that are correlated with severe…
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Music Therapy for Autism

One of the best ways to help your child with managing and controlling their autistic symptoms is through music therapy. This article will go over everything you need to know about music therapy for autistic children.  Additionally, we will list some of the best music therapy specialists for boys and girls with autism. What is…
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