The PBS Therapy Blog publishes helpful articles and videos with tips and information about ABA therapy for parents of children with autism.
Autism is a multi-faceted condition for which much remains unknown or not understood by science and medicine. However, everyone is aware that a deficiency in social skills or a lack of interest in socialization, or a combination of both, is a key sign of some type of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thus, in developing therapies…
Although autism is still largely being researched, many advances and insights have been made over the years, including some insights that are still undergoing investigation. As people struggle to learn more about this condition, several schools of thought theorize that diet can have an impact on autism or its tendencies, symptoms, or effects. Unfortunately, this…
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…