At Above and Beyond Learning Group, we’ve answered this question for hundreds of parents: “What does ABA Therapy in my home look like?” ABA Home Therapy might look different depending on who is funding it and who is delivering it, but the models are all similar. Who Comes to the House? An ABA Therapist usually […]
How do I talk to my teen with Autism about Sex?
Sexuality, Adolescence, and Autism, oh my! Most parents dread having “The Talk” with their children. As children grow into adolescence, it’s crucial to arm them with information about their sexuality, changing bodies, new social rules around dating, safety… It can be overwhelming for any parent to know where to start and how to teach all […]
Autism New Jersey conference 2014
Lauren Kryzak D’Amato, one of ABLG’s Clinical Managers, presented on the topic of Stimulus Equivalence in the Classroom at the 2014 Autism New Jersey conference. How can we teach efficiently and effectively in the classroom using procedures derived from the research on stimulus equivalence class formation? Stimulus equivalence, or the behavior analytic theory of how […]
Holiday Help for People with Autism
Here’s a few tips we’ve found can help make holidays more fun and less frantic for our learners with developmental disabilities. Use visual supports as much as possible. Going to Uncle John and Aunt Mary, who you see once a year? Offer your child some photos of them, their home, their pets, etc. Ask family […]
Developing Friendships Webinar
ABLG is delighted to release the replay of our webinar: Developing Friendships. Our Clinical Manager Christen Russell, MS, BCBA was hosted by Autism Family Services of NJ in honor of Autism Awareness Month. If you want to learn more about Social Skills groups, contact our main office at 973-423-2254 or email us at info@ablg.org. We […]
Insurance and You – Autism NJ
ABLG is delighted to release the replay of our webinar: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Insurance. Our insurance specialist and office manager Laura Schueller was hosted by Autism Family Services of NJ in honor of Autism Awareness Month. If you want to talk to one of our Clinical Managers or Insurance Specialist about […]
What’s an “Autism-friendly” performance?
An inviting new trend in theater is the “Autism-Friendly” performance. Movie theaters and playhouses in New Jersey and New York are reserving special matinees and evening performances designed to be comfortable and appealing to individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Besides a judgment-free zone, what does an Autism Friendly performance provide? According to the Theatre […]
Faces 4 Autism Parent Training
Christen Russell, ABLG Clinical Manager of Southern NJ, gave an informational workshop for the parents of FACES 4 AUTISM in Branchburg, NJ. ABLG is fortunate to have passionate parent trainers on board, and our core team shares the belief that the most important factor in a child’s outcome is parent participation, follow through, and parent […]
2013 Beach Bash
ABLG was delighted to join Autism Family Services of NJ for the 9th Annual Beach Bash in Belmar, NJ. The Beach Bash is growing in attendance every year, and was originally created as a fun day in the sun for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Today, the event consists of music, food, […]
