One can say that school is a storm of challenges for children on the spectrum, as the autistic child may have various sensory issues, which could be triggered by anything on campus. However, it also provides the best environment for enhancing behavioural and social skills. Recently, virtual learning has impacted many families and educators, especially […]
Introducing a new member to the family always entails a mix of emotions. Children might find it difficult to adjust to sudden changes and adjustments in their daily routine, especially in the case of an autistic child. Based on the child’s functioning level and the unique traits associated with his or her Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
What does an ABA therapist do? Interview and Assessment The first step in the process of ABA therapy is interviewing the patient to identify deficits and managing treatment strategies. This is an essential part of a behavior analyst’s job; as it not only establishes trust and familiarity between therapist and client, but also is the […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), autism spectrum disorder can occur at any and all ages, and to individuals from any racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. The condition is typically characterized by social, behavioral and communication struggles due to neurodevelopmental deficits. While diagnoses of severe forms of autism can be achieved in the […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Physical deficits Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) points to several neurodevelopmental shortcomings, which may cause deficits in an individual’s motor activities. According to a study published in 2015 by Memari et al, whereby 83 children from the ages of 6 to 15 with autism spectrum disorder diagnoses were investigated, only 12% of […]
What do we know at present? Exhaustive research has proven that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions affecting social, intellectual, communicative, emotional, and cognitive development, with varying levels of intensity. It can manifest differently for everyone. While the cause is still unclear, scientists have reason to believe that it is the result of […]
What is Heritability? Definition Essentially, heritability is an estimate of the contribution of genetic factors towards a particular trait – be it external (for example, height, hair color, complexion, etc.) or internal (such as intelligence) – or a specific disorder, like autism spectrum disorders or ADHD. Scientifically, it is defined as a statistical concept represented […]
Understanding the different approaches of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) There are various categories of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions. For families with children struggling with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it can be overwhelming to comprehend exactly which ABA approach is best for their child. To have an addition to their concerns is probably the last […]
Learning Difficulties in Autism Spectrum Disorder Where Autism Spectrum Disorder affects language and social skills, it poses learning difficulties as well. Similar to Specific Learning Disability (SLD), ASD can cause academic challenges in areas like reading, writing, and mathematics. The following characteristics of autism may bring about learning challenges: Narrow focus The reason autistic children […]
The Processes of ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has been the subject of many controversies. However, being the only scientifically proven mode of treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it has not lost its significance. It is suggested that most of the bias against it is triggered because of an incomplete understanding of the […]