Therapies, such as applied behaviour analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and occupational therapy, can help autistic children develop crucial skills, improve communication, manage behaviours ...

However, some children with autism will never be able to communicate or live independently as adults. Programs that make use of applied behavior analysis (ABA) have become widely accepted as the ...

This is especially true given that many autistic people have reported experiencing physical or emotional harm from practices such as ABA—adverse events that are rarely tracked. “Evidence has to drive ...

The HHS Children's Autism Program provides focused Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services through local community agencies and organizations. Focused ABA treatment is used to target specific ...

She struggled to adapt, which is a common problem for autistic people, so like many others on the spectrum, Parsons tried applied behavior analysis (ABA). A controversial but widely-used form of ...

Parents like Jana Tiede believe ABA coverage should be based on existing need, not how long a person has needed it. Her six-year old daughter Ryah has autism and goes to an ABA center in lieu of ...