Reading different books helps develop an imagination and allows you to escape into the world of a good book. Children need to be exposed to books of different genres to allow them to imagine different worlds. Some ways you can develop a love for reading in children are: Read to your child every day, let […]
Teaching Theory of Mind (ToM) Skills is both a challenging and very important part of the work ABA Therapists do. These higher-order thinking skills equip us with the ability to be socially competent and to understand the world and the people around us. ToM or Social Cognition allows people to understand how others’ might be […]
Incidental teaching and Natural Environment Training (NET) is utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach in the “real world.” Instructions are both driven by the individual’s motivation and carried out in the environments that closely resemble natural environments, with the structure being provided in regards to the individual’s access to reinforcement. NET […]
10 Tips for parents who have recently discovered that their children are affected with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Start Early. Don’t waste time waiting for miracles, if you have any doubts about your child’s development, behaviors or language progress, consult with a specialist ASAP. Accept and have faith. Do not blame your self or anyone else […]
The average child age 8 and under in the United States uses more than three personal tech devices—such as a tablet, smartphone, or video game console—at home, according to a new poll of parents conducted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). With even the youngest kids now “connected” via such technology, it is important to […]
