The PBS Therapy Blog publishes helpful articles and videos with tips and information about ABA therapy for parents of children with autism.
Applied behavior analysis is a very intense technique used to correct behavioral patterns for individuals on the autism spectrum and other psychological difficulties. All therapists practicing this form of treatment must be licensed and hold certain degrees to become certified. Becoming licensed requires several steps that include multiple years of education and training. Potential therapists…
Parents often have dozens of questions when looking into early age ABA autism intervention. For instance, you might wonder what a typical therapy session is like or what steps you should take to get things started. In addition, you could be questioning what kind of involvement is expected of you during the process. It…
If you have a child who has autism, it’s important to have that diagnosed early. The earlier you can start introducing interventions, such as ABA therapy, the more effective it will be in the future. Experts agree that early diagnosis is crucial to get the most success from modern therapy options available today. Many…
Every April is Autism Awareness Month. If you spend much time on social media, you might notice many people posting images of blue puzzle pieces on Facebook and Instagram. During April, it’s also common for the media to spend more time focusing on autism. This kind of awareness is amazing, since diagnosis and detection are…
Often misunderstood and still shrouded in mystery, autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong developmental disability that affects a wide array of functions and abilities, including verbal and nonverbal communication, behavior, and thought patterns. Symptoms of autism can manifest at as early as 12 months of age; most parents notice symptoms at around 2 years of…