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Autism and The Police: 8 Strategies for a Safe Interaction
Addressing the relationship between autism and law enforcement is critical. That’s why, in this guide by ABA Centers of New Jersey, we offer eight strategies to promote safe encounters between your child with autism and the police.
Understanding the Impact of Missed ABA Sessions: 6 Helpful Strategies to Stay Consistent
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a powerful tool for fostering positive skills and behaviors in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, to ensure the therapy’s goals, various factors, such as consistency in sessions, are essential. Many parents of kids and teens with ASD taking ABA treatment may wonder, “What happens if my child misses ABA sessions?” Well, each missed ABA session represents a lost opportunity for growth and progress.
Art Therapy in Autism: Integrating Art into ABA Sessions
Receiving a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prepares parents and caregivers to seek options to enhance the skills of their loved ones. Currently, there are many options for addressing the more challenging aspects of autism; some employ medications, others behavioral therapies, and some explore more innovative approaches such as art therapy in autism.
7 Strategies to Create an Autism-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrations and festivities are unique occasions for families to come together, enjoy watching parades, cook amazing recipes, dance, and share special moments. While these events often break the routine for many, they can also induce feelings of anxiety, especially for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As the upcoming holiday approaches, families must learn how to create an autism-friendly St. Patrick’s Day so that their loved ones with ASD do not feel overloaded.
10 Essential ABA Facts for Parents in New Jersey
When parents receive an autism diagnosis for their child, they are often overwhelmed with information and options. However, one term that frequently rises to the forefront is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Many questions and concerns naturally emerge: What is ABA therapy? How can ABA therapy help my kid with autism?
Stimming and Autism: Understanding without Judgment
Stimming is a term generally used to describe repetitive movements or actions that may include hand flapping, rocking back and forth, spinning objects, or vocal sounds, to name a few commonly associated stimming behaviors displayed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This self-stimulatory may be perceived as seemingly unusual or unnecessary to neurotypical folks but serves
6 Strategies to Address Elopement in Autism
When we search for the term “Elopement” online, the first thing that will appear is the classic definition of secretly running away with a partner. However, the significance of elopement in autism is something that, as parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we must pay attention to as it poses a significant risk to the health and well-being of our children.
10 Strategies to Implement Routines for Autism
Life can be overwhelming for anyone, regardless of their ability or mental health status. However, for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), daily life can be particularly challenging due to the unique way their brains process and respond to the world around them. An effective way to help mitigate this overwhelming sensation is by implementing a structured routine for autism.
10 Celebrities with Children on the Spectrum
In the world of fame and bright lights, there is a parallel story that often goes unnoticed – the story of celebrities with children on the spectrum. Like any other parent, they face the complex yet inspiring task of providing care and support for their loved one with autism.
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