The PBS Therapy Blog publishes helpful articles and videos with tips and information about ABA therapy for parents of children with autism.
Every parent wants to be sure that their children have a fulfilling and healthy life. However, parents of children with autism can sometimes run into issues with claims that ineffective, unsafe, or expensive treatments offer the same benefits as a scientifically-proven autism therapy. Parents should always look into the scientific rationale behind any treatment before…
If you are looking for therapeutic treatments for a loved one with autism, you may already know that there are many options and even more information to confuse matters. For every treatment that shows success, there are likely to be naysayers insisting that it doesn’t work. However, as the old adage tells us, the proof…
If you are the parent of a child who has autism, you may have wondered why applied behavior analysis is considered the top treatment option. While there are no cures for autism, this kind of intervention is capable of lessening the symptoms of autism. In some cases, it makes a massive difference for the child…
When parents find out that their child has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, it can lead to all sorts of questions. One of the most common is “what do we do now?” and the best answer to that question is applied behavior analysis, which is also called ABA. This is a type of…
One of the most common therapeutic techniques used for behavior modification is applied behavior analysis (ABA). It is best known for its effectiveness in those who have been diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders. An ABA treatment plan for children is based on making changes to an environment to create positive actions and prevent…