Teaching Emotions in Pediatric ABA Therapy

Teaching emotions can be extremely challenging and confusing for children with autism. This does not mean that they are insensitive to the emotions of others! Their brains simply process information in a different way, which requires more instruction and prompting when it comes to emotions. Since this is an area of difficulty for many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), …

DTT: How it is Different from PRT in Pediatric ABA Therapy?

The world of applied behavior analysis has grown significantly since it was introduced in the 1960s, which has led to the emergence of new treatment methods and techniques. Applied behavior analysis, or ABA therapy, focuses on understanding the function of the behavior, the behavior itself, as well as the consequence of the behavior. ABA has been proven effective by empirical …

Autism Early Intervention in Pediatric ABA Therapy

Autism early intervention can be defined as a program designed to help young children (typically babies and toddlers) who experience delays in pivotal developmental skills. Early intervention can be life-changing for many children, as they are building skills at an early age, before behaviors become too learned and engrained. In many cases, early intervention can resolve delays or problem behaviors …

Peer Training Can Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Socializing is a normal part of the school day for many children, but for some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the social aspect of school can be quite challenging. As a result, many children focus on building their communication, play, and social skills in applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. In addition to regular ABA therapy sessions with a certified …

Social Stories Can Help in Pediatric ABA Therapy

Social stories have been used throughout history as a way to communicate important information. Now, in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA), social stories can be an effective way to teach children behaviors and developmental skills, particularly for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In ABA therapy, a child may be working on building many different skills, such as …

Mand Model in Pediatric ABA Therapy?

As you learn about the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA), it might seem overwhelming to keep all of the different therapy models straight. Now, we are going to add another method to your professional repertoire: the mand model or Mand-Model Approach. In ABA therapy, the therapist will work with the child to build important developmental skills, including language and …

Registered Behavior Technician Training Process

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a field that has grown immensely in recent years, so it is no wonder that many people are pursuing careers in the field. If you are new to the world of ABA, you may still be navigating exactly what ‘ABA’ means and what occurs during an ABA therapy session. At a basic level, ABA examines …

Sequencing Pediatric ABA Therapy

As children, we learn about Sequencing Pediatric ABA without ever realizing it. From learning that ‘A’ precedes ‘B’ and ‘C’ in the alphabet, to learning that ‘Friday’ follows ‘Thursday’ each week. As we grow, we begin learning more complex sequencing, such as the order of events in a story or a historical timeline. However, these skills do not come easily …

Accredited Behavior Analysis Programs

As the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA) grows, more people are attracted to beginning careers in the field. If you are considering pursuing a career as a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst), BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst), or BCBA-D (Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral), it is important to do your research on Accredited Behavior Analysis Programs. Prior to pursuing …

Building Writing Skills in Pediatric ABA Therapy

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy can be truly transformative for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). “ABA” is becoming a buzzword, as there is empirical support for its effectiveness. In ABA therapy, children who experience developmental delays work on building critical skills, including communication, language, adaptive skills, play skills, social skills, and more. As children develop their expressive and receptive …