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Autism diagnosis in children and young people by NHS
Autism diagnosis in children and young people Recognition, referral and diagnosis of children and young people on the autism spectrum. This guideline covers the recognition, referral and diagnosis of autism in children and young people from birth up to 19 years. Autism diagnosis in children and young people by NHS
Continue readingABA consultant or teach my child myself?
Why do I need an ABA consultant for my child with ASD ? There are three components that all have to work together: people, programming, and practice. And they have to work together for quite a while – at least two years, usually longer. The people are a behavior analyst (ABA consultant), ‘therapists’ or ABA tutors, […]
Continue readingVideo for APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis is the science of applying clinically effective techniques and strategies to modify behavior. A great majority of popular interventions and strategies such as Discrete Trial Training/DTT, Incidental Teaching, and Functional Communication Training/FCT, are derived from the principles of behavior analysis
Continue readingABA-Based Programs for Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parental and Professional Experiences at School and at Home
by K. Dillenburger, M. Keenan, A.Doherty, T. Byrne and S. Gallagher (2012) in Children & Family Behavior Therapy (Vol. 34, Issue 2, pg 111-129) Abstract Having a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) poses a range of challenges to families, many of which can be addressed through appropriate intervention. A study of parental (n = 95) […]
Continue readingTIME: Autism Can Start During Second Trimester of Pregnancy
A new report shows the brains of autistic children, who suffer from the disorder tied to a combination of contributing factors from genes to the environment, have differences in regions that develop during the mother’s second trimester of pregnancy While autism is almost certainly the result of a combination of contributing factors, from genes to environmental exposures such as pollution, […]
Continue readingSummaries of Scientific Research on Interventions on Autism
Research summaries for each of the following psychological, educational and therapeutic interventions will follow at the end of the list of treatment descriptions. Table of Contents Psychological, Educational, and Therapeutic Interventions Animal Therapy Therapeutic Horseback Riding Dolphin Therapy Pet Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Art Therapy Auditory Integration Therapy (AIT) Tomatis Method Berard Method Fast […]
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