Learning Through Play: Why It Works for Children with Autism
Introduction When your child begins ABA therapy, you may notice something exciting—learning doesn’t always look like sitting at a desk […]
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Helping Children with Autism Communicate Their Needs
We are excited to share insights from a recent research article, A Clinical Tutorial on Methods to Capture and Contrive
Encouraging Communication
Parents are intuitive. You know your child’s wants and needs and you readily provide it. However, this can prevent opportunities
Functional Communication in Everyday Life
You may have heard the term “functional communication” from your BCBA or technician working with your child. Functional communication is
What is Functional Communication Training (FCT)?
Functional Communication Training is a teaching process commonly used in ABA therapy that focuses on decreasing a challenging behavior and
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Using Environmental Arrangements to Promote Social Communication
Environmental arrangements can include a variety of strategies that set up opportunities for your child to interact. One way to use environmental arrangements is to place desired items out of reach to encourage your child to communicate with you to request them.