Discover how Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) in ABA therapy effectively teaches children with autism essential skills. Learn the benefits, limitations, and best practices for implementing DTT successfully.
Anxiety often coexists with autism, creating significant challenges for children and families. Understanding anxiety from an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) perspective provides powerful insights and practical tools to manage and alleviate these difficulties.
Echolalia, often viewed as a communication impairment in autism, is increasingly recognized as a functional and meaningful aspect of speech. This blog explores its role in autistic communication, drawing from research to highlight its cognitive, emotional, and social significance.
Many behaviors in ABA therapy are mistakenly labeled as attention-seeking or escape-driven when, in reality, they are signs of gut health issues like bloating or constipation. This blog explores how gut discomfort impacts behavior and why addressing internal health is crucial before implementing skill-building or behavior reduction strategies in therapy.
Many non-verbal children develop routines where their needs are met without using structured communication, making it difficult to introduce Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) later. In this blog, we explore the challenges of introducing AAC to older learners, why early communication intervention is crucial, and step-by-step strategies for parents to integrate AAC at home effectively. Whether you’re a caregiver or professional, this guide will help you empower your child with the tools they need to communicate and advocate for themselves.
Executive functioning skills shape how children learn, plan, and manage emotions. This blog explores how EF difficulties impact daily life and offers ABA strategies that help kids develop focus, organization, and self-regulation skills for long-term success.
Before addressing behavior in therapy, it’s crucial to rule out biological and medical factors. This post dives into the importance of understanding hunger, sleep, and health-related variables—and how considering these needs builds trust, reduces frustration, and fosters better therapy outcomes.
Functional literacy and numeracy are more than academic skills—they are life skills. This blog explores how ABA can support children in developing essential reading and math abilities that contribute to long-term independence and success in daily life.
Sometimes, the smallest moments make the biggest impact. This post highlights a powerful breakthrough in language development during therapy—where a child not only learned a skill but applied it spontaneously in a real-life situation. These are the moments that make ABA so rewarding!
Join me on my journey through 15 years of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—the lessons learned, challenges faced, and the ongoing pursuit of creating meaningful interventions. From program writing to parent training, this blog documents my experiences in the ever-evolving field of ABA.
