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Equine Therapy for Youth with Autism
Bonding with animals such as horses can promote emotional healing and improve behavior in children and teens with ASD. Feeding, grooming, and riding can help youth gain confidence, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve self-control. Besides being fun, it can be very...
Music Therapy & ASD
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulties with social interaction and communication. Music therapy uses musical experiences and the relationships that develop through them to enable individuals to feel calmer, identify and express their...
Young Adults and ASD: Challenges to Consider
For most young people, the passage to early adulthood presents new responsibilities, greater levels of independence, and shifts in social and family relationships. This time of life can be especially challenging for young adults with ASD, who may experience changes in...
Self-Care for Parents of Children With Autism
Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can at times be lonely and physically, financially, and emotionally stressful. Focusing on the child with ASD can create strain on a marital relationship and create challenges for other relationships. For example,...
What Does it Take to Become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®)?
A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) is a credentialed paraprofessional who implements ABA treatment plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). RBTs practice under the guidance and supervision of a BCBA or Board Certified Assistant Behavior...
Understanding ABA Techniques
An evidence-based behavioral treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA encourages desired behaviors and discourages undesired behaviors to improve a range of skills. ABA is used in many schools and treatment...