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5 Reasons Why Being an ABA Therapist Is a Great Career Choice
Are you considering a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? If so, you're in luck! ABA therapy is a highly effective treatment for individuals with autism, and as a result, there is consistently high demand for qualified ABA therapists. In this blog, we'll explore five reasons why being an ABA therapist can be a great career choice. From job security and personal fulfillment to professional development and the opportunity to make a...
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Building Block Resolutions Introduces Floreo’s Innovative Virtual Reality Platform To Teach Social, Behavioral, Communications and Life Skills
Becomes first Southern California-based ABA clinic to access Floreo’s pioneering behavioral therapy metaverse for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
July 5, 2022 (Los Angeles,CA): Building Block Resolutions...
moreABA for Autistic Children
Dr. Jennifer Charles, PhD, BCBA
ABA is one of the most effective treatments for autism, in part because its principles can be easily applied to structured settings (like the classroom) and everyday life (like going to the supermarket, or dating a friend). ABA helps teach social, motor and verbal behavior and reasoning skills, and helps manage stimulating behavior. ABA programs, including those offered by autism treatment groups, create a space where children can learn new...
moreHOW YOUR CHILD CAN WAIT IN A STRUCTURED WAY
It’s hard for our children on the spectrum to control impulse control and emotions related to frustration. Because of this, asking them to wait is akin to asking them to stop their world from spinning.
moreCAN AN ABA IMITATION PROGRAM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD?
One of the first things your Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapist may work on with your child is imitation. This is a program your therapist teaches if your child is babbling and attempting speech but won’t speak when asked a question, or cannot repeat something.
morePARENTING STYLES: TECHNIQUES CAN INFLUENCE AN AUTISTIC CHILD IN MANY WAYS
When it comes to Applied Behavioral Analyses (ABA) therapy consistency is key. This is true for all parenting styles; Autistic children are no different from every other child in the world. If they can find a way to get what they want, then they will utilize it. For instance, if a toddler wants a lollipop and you say no, then they ask somebody else and they say yes, they may ask different people until they get candy because it worked before....
moreABA THERAPY STEERS AUTISTIC CHILDREN TO WORK THROUGH SENSORY OVERLOAD UNTIL IT’S NO LONGER AN ISSUE
Many children with autism suffer from sensory overload. This could be sensitivity to noises, sensations, lights, textures, temperature and more. The issue with these sensory problems is they impede things your child needs to do.
morePARENT TRAINING: IS YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOR GETTING WORSE?
How do you know whether you’re experiencing an ‘extinction burst’ or if your child’s behavior is just getting worse?
moreWHY YOUR CHILD IS ACTING A CERTAIN WAY
Every child, anywhere, regardless of autism, acts a certain way for a reason. We don’t do things out of nowhere. Honing down those reasons are the key to helping a child overcome a behavior that won’t serve them in their adult years. Let’s look at some common reasons people engage in certain behaviors so you notice what makes your child act the way they do!
moreTECHNIQUES ON HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO STICK IT OUT
The behavior of trying to escape a situation in all children is common, but especially so with autistic children who have a lot going on and little to no attention span. In applied behavioral analyses therapy (ABA) avoidance techniques are tackled head on, to build up the child’s tolerance to accept and even enjoy certain situations—such as sitting down to read a book. A child won’t be allowed to escape a situation (since this will re-enforce...
moreTECHNIQUES FOR SENSORY ISSUES
The other week I discussed reasons for why a child would act out. We then went through techniques an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapist uses when a child elopes. But what about techniques for sensory issues? Sensory integration is the process of normalizing sensation and making it easier for your autistic child to cope with them.
moreTHE GUILT OF ACTIVE IGNORING AND WHY YOU SHOULDN’T FEEL IT
It’s difficult navigating the autistic space when a child does something for attention. On the one hand, it’s hard because you want to give them all the attention in the world; on the other hand, they have a lot less ways than other kids of gaining the attention they need.
moreHOW PROMPTING CAN HELP DURING ABA
Prompting is a wonderful tool in applied behavioral analyses therapy (ABA) and probably the reason some children learn to communicate at all. This simple way of moving a child through the motions of an action/response so he/she can see the consequence is so powerful yet so simple. It really answers the question, how do you teach a child that can’t understand language intuitively, what you are asking of them?
moreREINFORCES: HOW TO MAKE THEM EFFECTIVE
We talked about token boards and how they help reinforce good behavior during Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy sessions. But there is a way you can improve on the token boards and other reinforces to make them as effective as possible. Your therapist should use some of the following methods to help your child move forward through their skills quickly.
more7 DIMENSIONS OF ABA
Applied Behavioral Analyses (ABA) is based on 7 core dimensions. Any interventions your therapist uses with your child will fall within or be defined by these 7 categories. Therapists use the anagram GET A CAB to remember each part of the therapy.
moreECHOLALIA IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN
A lot of children who have autism will start their speech journey with something called echolalia. Echolalia is when a child repeats what you have just said back to you. It is done for many purposes, but the main reason a child does this is because they have a hard time with fluent or creative spoken language.
moreRESEARCHING THE THERAPY
As a parent new to the diagnoses of Autism or with little knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analyses (ABA) therapy, the whole process of researching the therapy and life your child could face is overwhelming. But reading about the nuts and bolts of the therapy and what kids with autism go through, in clinical dry ways, only gives us so much information.
moreEMOTIONS FOR AN ASD CHILD
Almost all children struggle with recognizing emotions in others, but for a child with autism, this skill is even more complex. Their inability to read body language or facial expression well lends to even more complications throughout their life, which is why it’s important to teach this skill early. Learning how to recognize emotions impacts all areas of a person’s life, from school, to work, to making friends and strengthening family...
moreAPPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY HAS TECHNIQUES TO HELP TEACH AN AUTISTIC CHILD EMPATHY
People with autism often struggle with empathy; as a parent of a child who shows little empathy, it may be pretty terrifying to wonder what might happen to your child in relationships or how their morals might develop. A child with little empathy may laugh when another is upset, or take a toy from another child and not understand why they should share, or even be violent with little remorse.
moreWHAT KIND OF THERAPIST WILL BE A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR CHILD?
Jennifer Charles
Not all therapists will have the same style of implementing common ABA therapy techniques. Some may be very gentle, others firm, where some may want to explain situations to a child who works well with logic, and others may want to make simple demands instead.
moreAPPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS THERAPY (ABA) IS AMAZING BECAUSE IT ISN’T DESIGNED TO TACKLE AUTISM BY ITSELF.
Sometimes Autism isn’t the only diagnoses that a child on the spectrum is diagnosed with. A child who has autism may also be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and more.
moreHOW EFFECTIVE IS APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY?
Jennifer Charles
Just how effective is Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapy? Several studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of this therapy since it gained popularity via the Lovaas method. The great thing about this therapy is it is so comprehensively tested most insurances cover it for children with Autism. ABA is proven to be extremely beneficial.
moreAUTISM AND ABA THERAPY – LEARN THE BENEFITS
Jennifer Charles
Are you known to the fact that 1 in 68 children are now affected by Autism spectrum disorder? Yes, the awareness about ASD and its treatments are still unknown by many. Therefore, it is essential to get a bit aware of the ABA treatment for autism.
moreIS ABA THERAPY A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AND EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT APPROACH FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM?
Jennifer Charles
It has been shown to improve the quality of life for these individuals by improving their social skills, language acquisition, and ability to live independently. This blog post will discuss the importance of ABA therapy as well as how it can be used to help your child acquire new skills.
more3 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A PARENT COACH - EVEN IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT HAVE BEHAVORIAL PROBLEMS
Jennifer Charles
Parenting does not come with a manual, that's why it's important for parents to get parent coaching. Parent coaching can give them the tools to help their children change from being out of control, into an empowered learner. Here are 3 reasons why you need a parent coach - even if your child does not have behavioral problems.
moreWHAT MAKES BUILDING BLOCK RESOLUTIONS DIFFERENT?
Jennifer Charles, Phd
There are many ABA companies out there. What makes BBR different? Our commitment to Excellence. What does excellence mean? It means trying our best, living and working with integrity, Knowing that deep down what you are doing right for the family you serve will lead you on the right path.
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