The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) are both interventions for children with autism. When it comes to EDSM vs. ABA, many factors come into play. Parents looking for interventions for their child on the autism spectrum often wonder: which is better? To know this, parents must first know the difference
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After over a year of quarantine and social distancing regulations, almost all of us are familiar with telehealth and online or video doctor appointments. But what about therapy? Are online therapy programs good for teens? What about younger kids? It’s crucial to find a good fit between your child and his or her therapist, and
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Whether you have a special needs child or a typically-developing child, these top parenting strategies for changing and directing behavior are key! We already know that guiding behavior is hard, but as we learn the science behind behavior, top parenting strategies emerge. The following strategies are used every day with ABA therapists and can be
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Also known as a type of ‘talk therapy’, cognitive behavioral therapy for kids can be a really useful tool for children who have depression, anxiety, OCD, or ADHD, and autism. Because CBT focuses on thoughts and behaviors, it’s actually great for anyone, and I’ve benefited from it alongside my children. When you recognize unhelpful thoughts
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Extinction in behavioral science means that a behavior stops occurring or becomes extinct. Extinction happens because the behavior no longer “works” to get a reward, so there is nothing to strengthen the behavior and keep it going. Extinction also happens when the child is not allowed to behave poorly and escape something they do not
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We already know that behavior is simply any action that can be observed and measured. And we’ve learned that ABA therapy can greatly help kids with autism. Part of ABA therapy is teaching new skills, and another part is discouraging undesirable behaviors. We’re going to focus on the teaching new skills part. One thing your
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You’ve decided to get help for your child in the form of therapy, and have reached out to a therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist. Good job! But how to navigate the parent and therapist partnership? You will need to work as a team with mutual respect, support, and guidance. Here’s what you need to know: Trust
You might think of ABA as a therapy tool for kids on the autism spectrum (which it totally is!). But ABA therapy for ADHD is a proven resource, and one you may not have yet explored for your child or teen with ADHD. Back up. What is ABA? Let’s start at the beginning. ABA is
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