In-Home ABA Therapy: How to Prepare Your Children
In-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy can be an invaluable resource for children with autism. However, preparing your young child and the rest of your family for in-home ABA therapy is essential for a smooth experience and successful outcomes. What is in-home ABA therapy? In-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a personalized intervention designed […]
What is Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention?
If your toddler or preschooler was recently diagnosed with autism, you’ve probably heard the term early intervention used a lot. But what about early intensive behavioral intervention? Early intensive behavioral intervention is a form of early intervention and can be very beneficial to infants, toddlers, and young children on the autism spectrum (ASD). Keep reading […]
How ABA Can Prepare Your Child With Autism for Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is a significant milestone for children. Kindergarten marks the beginning of a child’s academic journey. But, if you have a child with autism you may wonder if your child will be ready to start kindergarten when the time comes. Opya’s early intervention ABA program is one way to help prepare your child to […]
5 Benefits of In-Home ABA Therapy for Kids with Autism
Children first begin learning about the world around them at home. The home is also the perfect place for early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. ABA is a well-established and evidence-based therapeutic approach that uses positive reinforcement to teach new skills and reduce challenging behaviors. There are many benefits to in-home ABA therapy including: […]
Navigating The World Of Autism Treatment: Tips And Resources For Parents And Caregivers.
Navigating The World Of Autism Treatment: Tips And Resources For Parents And Caregivers. […]
Don’t forget play – 3 questions can help balance fun with support and therapy for autistic children.
Don’t forget play – 3 questions can help balance fun with support and therapy for autistic children. […]
Review of the Efficacy of Early Initiation of Speech Therapy and Its Positive Impact on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Early Initiation of Speech Therapy and Its Positive Impact on Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
15 Speech Therapy Exercises For Children With Autism
15 Speech Therapy Exercises For Children With Autism (courtesy of stamurai.com) Children with autism put forth a unique challenge, including communication problems, for their parents, caregivers, and therapists. […]
Autism Treatment Shifts Away from ‘Fixing’ the Condition
Autism Treatment Shifts Away from ‘Fixing’ the Condition There are different ways to be happy and function well, even if your brain is not typical “We’ve moved away from thinking of autism as a condition that needs to be eliminated or fixed to thinking about autism as part of the neurodiversity that exists across humankind,” […]
What Is ABA Therapy?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is a common intervention for children diagnosed with autism. ABA is evidence-based and has proven extremely effective when applied to therapeutic models. Not every ABA-based therapy will work with every person, so it is important to find clinicians who will create an individualized plan based on your child’s needs, strengths, […]
How to Prepare Children Diagnosed with Autism for Social Skills Training
It can be difficult for children diagnosed with autism to develop appropriate social skills. Getting an early start—ideally, before age six—can help these children in many ways. Because the first few years of life are formative, providing children living with autism with the foundations they need to develop social skills is especially impactful during this […]
A Parent’s Introduction to ABA Therapy
If you’re parenting a child diagnosed with autism, you’ve likely heard of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and the benefits this style of therapy can have for your child. Nonetheless, you might be nervous about taking the first step. Determining how to prepare for ABA therapy is a unique process for each family, but the caring […]