How do u know if your child needs ABA?
It’s usually the recommendation of the Dr who diagnosed. If it’s something you’re considering then you’d have an evaluation done just like with other services like speech and OT
What is Aba therapy ?
@A MyAutismTeam Member the only negatives comes from the humans who implement programs...not in the method itself. With well trained (I can't think of an appropriate word for it, so went with… read more
My 10 year old son has become increasingly defiant when I give him very basic instructions (i.e. get dressed, don't go in the bathroom when someone else is in there). Previously, taking away a bracelet or his iPad has been an effective punishment. I warn him that if he does not follow my direction, I will take away a favored object. Lately, he ignores my direction and my warning, and if I take away the object, he comes at me, pinching my arms (until I bleed or bruise), while yelling and… read more
You can always check the website for the Board of Certified Behavior Analysts as well. I think it is at http://www.bacb.com/. They should have a state by state listing of Analysts currently practicing… read more
I'm new to this and keep seeing ABA. What is it??
We had an in-depth psychological analysis for our son when he was 18 months old by someone recommended on the LAFEAT website. She was the one who recommended 20-30 hours weekly ABA. Assuming you are… read more
Thank you for the information.
Does it make sense to mix ABA with ST and OT, instead of just doing ABA
My 21 month old son was just diagnosed as being on the spectrum last week. He had already been scheduled to receive speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special instruction due to his language delays and sensory issues. Now that he has an autism diagnosis I'm being told he should get 4 hours of ABA a day; 2 at a center and 2 at home, and that will replace all the other therapies. I still don't even fully believe… read more
My grandson is getting in trouble at school because he’s pushing or biting other kids. We’ve had many conversations, but he always gets easily frustrated and reacts this way. How do we help him?
Im so sorry to hear this. You must feel stressed about it. I agree with what’s been said. The behaviours are showing overwhelm or distress. This means staff need to be proactive. Sometimes those… read more
I implement ABA and VB in the classroom for the students with Autism I teach. I see major improvements! ABA home therapy can be very expensive.
My 5 year old son was recently diagonsed with mild Autism. His opportunities are social interaction & some sensory. He's always so in his own head or acting out his favorite cartoon that he doesn't listen to us a lot of the time. Getting him to stop & focus can be hard. He's currently receiving Speech & O.T services weekly. At school is his very well behaved & the teachers have no issues with him. But, at home it's another story. He has trouble handling his emotions & will have tantrums… read more
Each kid is different I will tell u what worked for my son who is 3 I block anything he wants make him look in my eye and tell him what I need in a firm voice if it’s cleaning I help him clean but… read more
Applied Behavior Analysis- i had tried to find answers how to get my kids help but $76 per for 8 hours is hard to do it. I have twins so is sad that are no resorces outthere to help us. Medicaid was not an option. Any advise?
Kaiser Permanente has its own team to treat Autism. Easter Seals and our local school district was very helpful in referring services to us