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This article covers one of the most popular treatments and teaching options available today.
It is called Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
(ABA) is centered around the theory that behaviors can be increased or reduced based on the reaction the behavior receives.
Specific behaviors that are reinforced by ABA are those deemed "socially significant behaviors". These include:
This article covers one of the most popular treatments and teaching options available today.
It is called Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
(ABA) is centered around the theory that behaviors can be increased or reduced based on the reaction the behavior receives.
Specific behaviors that are reinforced by ABA are those deemed "socially significant behaviors". These include:
- Literacy.
- Educational skills.
- Social skills.
- Communication skills.
- Adaptive living skills (motor skills, food preparation, personal care, cleaning, time, money, work skills, etc.).
ABA is normally tailored to the specific child, and the assessment of the child will typically cover 4 steps...
Skills are taught in very small steps. For example, if the skill being taught is to dress independently, the teacher (i.e., parent, educator, therapist, or caregiver) might start with something as small as putting on socks successfully.
One of the more positive aspects of ABA is the emphasis placed on parents involvement.
Parents are encouraged to carry out aspects of the program at home to help reinforce learned skills. And, when carried out at home, daily activities such as getting dressed can be made part of the program.
There are opponents to ABA however, who believe the treatment produces robotic children and does not encourage children to think independently.
The biggest issue facing parents who choose this treatment is identifying an ABA partner that they feel they and their child can work with.
In the "Essential Guide To Autism" there is more information on ABA and choosing a ABA partner, as well as 18 questions you should ask before submitting a child for any autism treatment.
Also, the ebook covers objective facts including the pro's and cons of the following treatments
- Floor Time
- Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Therapy
- Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
- Speech Therapy
And alternative autism treatments
- Facilitated Communication
- Holding Therapy
- Auditory Integration Therapy
- Dolman/Delacato Method
As you can see, there is a lot of information to cover when discussing autism treatment options.
If you are interested in finding out more information on the Essential Guide To Autism click here.
- Educational skills.
- Social skills.
- Communication skills.
- Adaptive living skills (motor skills, food preparation, personal care, cleaning, time, money, work skills, etc.).
ABA is normally tailored to the specific child, and the assessment of the child will typically cover 4 steps...
Skills are taught in very small steps. For example, if the skill being taught is to dress independently, the teacher (i.e., parent, educator, therapist, or caregiver) might start with something as small as putting on socks successfully.
One of the more positive aspects of ABA is the emphasis placed on parents involvement.
Parents are encouraged to carry out aspects of the program at home to help reinforce learned skills. And, when carried out at home, daily activities such as getting dressed can be made part of the program.
There are opponents to ABA however, who believe the treatment produces robotic children and does not encourage children to think independently.
The biggest issue facing parents who choose this treatment is identifying an ABA partner that they feel they and their child can work with.
In the "Essential Guide To Autism" there is more information on ABA and choosing a ABA partner, as well as 18 questions you should ask before submitting a child for any autism treatment.
Also, the ebook covers objective facts including the pro's and cons of the following treatments
- Floor Time
- Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Therapy
- Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)
- Speech Therapy
And alternative autism treatments
- Facilitated Communication
- Holding Therapy
- Auditory Integration Therapy
- Dolman/Delacato Method
As you can see, there is a lot of information to cover when discussing autism treatment options.
If you are interested in finding out more information on the Essential Guide To Autism click here.
