Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a type of animal-assisted intervention with a trained professional incorporating an animal into therapy to target pre-determined goals. The American Veterinary
Developmental Milestones for speech and language vary by age. A child’s communication skills begin to emerge through development of prelinguistic skills. These skills include joint
This blog post expands on feeding strategies discussed in the article “How to Promote Positive Eating Habits in Children Diagnosed with Autism.” Please read this
A registered behavior technician® (RBT®) is a paraprofessional who works in the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field delivering behavior analytic services under the director and
Toilet training is a significant milestone in a child’s life. Using the toilet appropriately may increase independence and autonomy. It may also improve health and
Children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences tend to experience many eating challenges. In a 2019 article, researchers found that 70% of autistic children experience
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by challenges in social communication and restricted or repetitive behaviors (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
An ABA therapist is someone who is specially trained in ABA techniques. An ABA therapist can further their training and become credentialed as a Registered
Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs®) are experts in behavior analysis, the science of human behavior. These professionals are trained in analyzing behavior and implementing behavior-analytic