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Parent Resource Guide May 2018

May 31, 2018 by Lauren Kryzak, BCBA Leave a Comment

Hello Parents! We often get phone calls from parents who are new to ABA, new to the world of autism spectrum disorders, or just generally want more information about the science behind what we do. We’ve compiled some resources, including websites and books, that we’d recommend and included some additional information about why we like […]

Filed Under: ABA Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parenting Tagged With: ABA, autism, autism spectrum disorder, parenting

Tricks for Halloween

October 20, 2017 by Lauren Kryzak, BCBA Leave a Comment

Halloween is scarily close! We all know kiddos who adore dressing up and can’t wait to scream out their best “TRICK OR TREAT!”. However, for others, the allure of breaking their usual routine isn’t as exciting. Here are some tricks to help ensure this year’s Halloween is a treat! Keep it simple! Create a route […]

Filed Under: Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parenting Tagged With: ABA, applied behavior analysis, ASD, autism, autism spectrum disorder, halloween, parenting, trick or treat

Taking Steps Toward Acceptance

April 19, 2016 by ABLG 1 Comment

Autism Acceptance

April is known around the globe as Autism Awareness Month.  Countless individuals sport the color blue, puzzle pieces, and ribbons to represent autism.  Parents and professionals gather to hear experts in the field speak about treatments, education, and stories of accomplishments and success.  Reporters share statistics and, for a moment, we take the time to […]

Filed Under: Autism Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Needs Tagged With: acceptance, advocacy, autism, autism acceptance, autism awareness, community

IEP vs. 504: Which one is right for your child?

March 17, 2016 by ABLG Leave a Comment

IEP vs 504

ABLG often speaks to parents who are concerned with their child’s school performance.  They think their child may benefit from additional supports, but it can be difficult to decide what to do.  One of the most common questions is what’s the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP (Individualized Education Plan).   First, let’s […]

Filed Under: Autism Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parenting, Special Needs Tagged With: 504, autism, IDEA, IEP, IEP vs 504, school accommodations, special education

7 Things to Know About ABA

August 19, 2015 by ABLG 1 Comment

7 Things to Know About ABA

Myths and rumors about Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, can stop a lot of parents from seeking this effective form of therapy! Here’s a few myth busters from ABLG! 1. Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, is a slice of of a much larger field of study. Behavior analysis is the scientific study of behavior. This […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Special Needs

Autism, High School, and ABA, Oh My!

August 12, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

        The transition to high school is exciting and terrifying all in the same.  Some students – with or without Autism – may be overwhelmed by new peers, teachers and the school itself.  Peer pressure becomes a more significant aspect of daily life. High school is a time for teenagers to gain new freedoms […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Friendships, Social Skills, Special Needs, Speech Therapy, Symptoms of Autism

ABLG TV interviews President of National Autism Association on Safety

July 29, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

We had the great fortune to sit down with Wendy Fournier, President and one of the Founding Board Members of the National Autism Association. She is also parent of an individual with Autism.  We got to talk about wandering and elopement, and we learned some fresh perspectives on taking a “multi-layered approach” to addresses these behaviors. […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Advocacy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Needs, Speech Therapy, Symptoms of Autism

Symptoms of Autism: Joint Attention

July 22, 2015 by ABLG 2 Comments

symptoms of Autism_Joint Attention

Have you heard about “joint attention?” It’s important to get to know it. Failure to develop joint attention is a key symptom of Autism! Joint attention is also a critical Social Skill. Joint attention occurs when two people engage in:verbalizations, gestures, and/or eye contact between each other and a common object. There are two sides of […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy NJ, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Parenting, Social Skills, Symptoms of Autism

ABA Therapy in Middle School

July 15, 2015 by ABLG 1 Comment

ABA Therapy Beyond elementary school

Author: Christen Russell, MS, BCBA, ABLG Clinical Manager Many people have the misperception that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is only for young children with Autism or those with challenging, problem behavior. ABA can be used across the lifespan with many different populations of people. ABA programs can apply to birth through adulthood. As children age, their […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy for Older Learners, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Special Needs

Household Safety for Children with Autism

July 1, 2015 by ABLG Leave a Comment

Now that kids are home from school… it’s time to do a household safety check! Have you downloaded our FREE ebook, QuickStart Safety Guide for Individuals with Autism? It covers: Wandering and Elopement, Household Safety, and Community Safety. We’ve broken down these overwhelming areas for you.. just take one step at a time to create […]

Filed Under: ABA Home Therapy Program, ABA Therapy, ABA Therapy at Home, ABA Therapy NJ, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Therapy, Safety and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Needs

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