ABA Therapist Salary Ranges
Home ABA Therapist Salary Ranges Written By: Jules Glowinski, BT Reviewed By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Behavior Analysts are in high demand due to the rise of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is widely accepted as the foremost treatment option for autism. It is also being used more frequently for other […]
Understanding and Communicating with Special Needs Children
Home Understanding and Communicating with Special Needs Children Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Every child has different traits and aspects of themselves that make them different and unique. That does not mean less than or wrong. Some children are born deaf and require a hearing aid or cochlear implant to hear. […]
What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)?
Home Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA What is Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)? Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) was one of several previously separate subtypes of autism that is now included in the single diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This change of diagnosis was made in the DSM-5 that was published in […]
Teaching “What” Questions for Speech Therapy
Home Teaching “What” Questions for Speech Therapy Written By: Michelle E. Sisto, MS CCC-SLP TSSLD S Speech language pathologists target a variety of different skills within the context of speech and language therapy. Some of these skills cover understanding and answering “wh” questions. “What” questions are some of the earliest developing question types that children […]
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” – […]