The Pros and Cons of Telehealth ABA Therapy
Home The Pros and Cons of Telehealth ABA Therapy Written By: Mariela Tapia Hernandez, RBT Reviewed by: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA What is Telehealth ABA Therapy? Telehealth services have rapidly increased due to the covid-19 pandemic, and it is now commonly used to provide reliable services across different providers. Telehealth is the use of communication […]
Learn Multisyllabic Words for Speech Therapy
Home Learn Multisyllabic Words for Speech Therapy Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S For many kiddos, multisyllabic words can pose a really big challenge during spontaneous speech. Difficulty producing these words can cause frustrations, when a child feels they can not effectively express their thoughts and ideas and they are not being […]
What to Expect When Working with Kids with Autism
Home What to Expect When Working with Kids with Autism Written By: Jules Glowinksi, BT Reviewed By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Children with autism are like every other child with their own strengths and weaknesses. However, there are some similarities that you will learn through experience to recognize and work with to reach their goals. […]
What are the 7 Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Home What are the 7 Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Written By: Karina Sharma, RBT, BCBA Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is considered the gold standard of autism treatment. Utilizing a structured system of rewards and consequences, behavioral therapists can teach desired behaviors to learners and reduce problematic behaviors. A quality ABA program will encompass […]
How To Do Speech Therapy at Home: Creating Communication Opportunities with Strategies
Home How To Do Speech Therapy at Home: Creating Communication Opportunities with Strategies Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Understanding Early Speech Development Typically, children begin speaking around 1-2 years of age. However, some children develop faster or slower than others. If your child seems to not be hitting milestones, speech home […]
How to Talk to Someone with “High-Functioning” Autism
Home Written By: Farrah Coppolino, BT How to Talk to Someone with “High-Functioning” Autism I would like to preface this blog post with an explanation of why I chose certain terminology to refer to people within the ASD Community: The professional and research community generally prefer to use person-first language – “child with autism” – […]
What is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder?
Home What is Childhood Disintegrative Disorder? Written By: Natalie Roberts, RBT Reviewed By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), also known as Heller’s syndrome or disintegrative psychosis is a rare condition in childhood. CDD is characterized by late onset, typically around 3 or 4 years of age, and affects development in various areas […]
How To Do Speech Therapy at Home: Play Activities
Home How To Do Speech Therapy at Home: Play Activities Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S The best forms of therapy happen all around us. Children learn best when they are engaged and enjoying the activity. Communication is at the heart of every activity and interaction that involves your child. By using […]
What is High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Home What is High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA The way autism spectrum disorder is classified changed in recent years. In 2013, the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was updated and revised, in which the terms Asperger’s syndrome, autistic disorder and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified are […]
How Many Types of Autism Are There?
Home How Many Types of Autism Are There? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) include social communication and behavioral challenges. These challenges can be mild, severe, moderate and they exist across a spectrum. A diagnosis is based on the level of support needed (Level 1, 2 or 3). Early diagnosis means […]