Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy is a highly effective treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It helps them develop critical skills such as communication, social interaction, and behavior. However, ABA therapy can be costly, and many...
How the Assessment Process Works for Determining ABA Therapy Hours? When a child is diagnosed with autism, a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) will conduct an assessment to determine their individual needs and develop a treatment plan. This treatment...
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its impact on toddlers Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. It is usually diagnosed in early childhood, around the age of 2 or 3...
As parents, we want what is best for our children yet, at the same time, we have a certain pride and social norms that we live by which can make identifying signs of autism in our children quite uncomfortable. There is no owners’ manual when it comes to...
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP FOR YOUR CHILD Everyone needs sleep. Babies, teenagers, and even adults need a minimum of 7-8 hours a day in order to function. While sleep helps you stay awake and go about your day, it is also important for your health. Studies...
What is missing at My Favorite Therapists’ children’s therapy center? Hopefully nothing. We carefully considered, planned and combined the knowledge, experience and input of therapists, parents and professionals to create a progressive, state of the art pediatric...
