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AAC Devices for Autism: Frequently Asked Questions

AAC Devices for Autism: Frequently Asked Questions

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices can be powerful tools to help children with autism learn language. Our contributor, Jessica Cowan, writes about some frequently asked questions that parents may...

AAC Devices for Autism: Frequently Asked Questions

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices can be powerful tools to help children with autism learn language. Our contributor, Jessica Cowan, writes about some frequently asked questions that parents may...

Evidence Based Treatment For Autism Spectrum Disorder

What treatments help children with autism?

Learn about what treatments for autism have scientific support and which ones are not worth your time or money. Evidence based practice is the key.

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What treatments help children with autism?

Learn about what treatments for autism have scientific support and which ones are not worth your time or money. Evidence based practice is the key.

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Pairing Before Progress and Rapport Before Results

Pairing Before Progress and Rapport Before Results

Pairing and building rapport is the first part of an effective student-teacher relationship. Learn five tips to engage students in learning and make it fun!

Pairing Before Progress and Rapport Before Results

Pairing and building rapport is the first part of an effective student-teacher relationship. Learn five tips to engage students in learning and make it fun!

Washing Dishes Task Analysis

How to Teach Vocational Skills Using Prompt Fad...

Vocational skills can be particularly lacking for students with disabilities. Learn about how to use prompt fading with task analysis to teach these skills!

How to Teach Vocational Skills Using Prompt Fad...

Vocational skills can be particularly lacking for students with disabilities. Learn about how to use prompt fading with task analysis to teach these skills!

6 Tips for Starting ABA Therapy

6 Tips for Starting ABA Therapy

Starting ABA therapy can be a big adjustment for families. BCBA Jessica Cowan writes about the top six ways to help support your child as they begin to receive services!

6 Tips for Starting ABA Therapy

Starting ABA therapy can be a big adjustment for families. BCBA Jessica Cowan writes about the top six ways to help support your child as they begin to receive services!

Behavior Intervention 101: The 4 Functions of Behavior

Behavior Intervention 101: The 4 Functions of B...

What are the 4 functions of behavior in ABA? This article explains what is meant by function of behavior, how to identify the four functions (escape, attention, tangible, sensory), and...

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Behavior Intervention 101: The 4 Functions of B...

What are the 4 functions of behavior in ABA? This article explains what is meant by function of behavior, how to identify the four functions (escape, attention, tangible, sensory), and...

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