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 […]
What are the different types of Autism?
Home What are the different types of Autism? 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 […]
Navigating Autism Through the COVID Pandemic
Home Navigating Autism Through the COVID Pandemic Written By: Gina Ballone, MS, BCBA As we all adjust our daily routines due to the pandemic, it sometimes can be more challenging when you have a child who struggles with change. After all, just think about the numerous changes that children had to endure at the very […]
What is Rhett Syndrome?
Home What is Rhett Syndrome? Written By: Melanie Bren, BCBA, LBA Rett syndrome (RS) is a neurological disorder often misdiagnosed as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, or non-specified developmental delay (PDD_NOS). RS is caused by a known defective regulatory gene (MECP2) found on the X chromosome exclusively in females. the vast majority of cases […]
How Antecedent Interventions is Use for Preventing Problem Behaviors
Using Antecedent-Based Interventions for Preventing Problem Behaviors Home Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could prevent the occurrence of all problem behaviors? This would be a powerful feat. Well maybe we can’t prevent them all from occurring but we can definitely decrease the likelihood of many problem behaviors by making changes to the environment proactively. […]
DRA vs DRO – How Differential Reinforcement is Used to Help Change Behaviors
The DL on DRAs and DROs – Using Differential Reinforcement to Help Change Behaviors Home Written By: Marie Stankov, BTReviewed By: Tara Karen, M.S. Ed, BCBA, LBA When we think about fairytales, we think about a prince saving the woman of his dreams and living happily ever after. It can be assumed that the prince and princess […]
ABA Examples and Techniques
ABA Examples and Techniques Home Witten By: Mariela Tapia-Hernandez M.Ed., RBTReviewed by: Melanie Bren, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. Behavior analysis helps us understand how behavior works and how it can be affected by the environment. What is ABA Therapy? ABA therapy involves various techniques for […]
