ABA Therapy

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• ABA Therapy

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What is ABA Therapy?

• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapy is
  an evidence-based therapy used to develop and
  manage human learning and behavior.

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• ABA Therapy  focuses on improving
  specific behaviors in mainly individuals with
  autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  such as social
  skills, communication, reading, and academics as
  well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine
  motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic
  capabilities, punctuality, and job competence.

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• ABA Therapy  focuses on improving
  specific behaviors in mainly individuals with
  autism spectrum disorder (ASD)  such as social
  skills, communication, reading, and academics as
  well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine
  motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic
  capabilities, punctuality, and job competence.

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• Behavior Analysis is a realm of science,
  according to this science, there are a set of
  rules, or principles, that can be used to
  describe how these two things take place.

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Some of the principles of behavior are

• Behavior is a product of its environment.
• Behavior is altered (strengthened or weakened) by
  its consequences.
• Behavior responds better to positive consequences
  than negative consequences.
• Whether a behavior is punished or reinforced can
  only be determined by the course of that behavior
  in the future.

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• ABA Therapy can take place in a variety of
  settings. This includes but is not limited to the
  childs classroom, home, and therapy clinic. How
  much therapy is needed is determined by a
  supervising clinician. The amount of weekly
  required hours can vary from one child to the
  next depending on their situation. For
  individuals not on the spectrum, two hours per
  week can be deemed sufficient time. However, for
  children on the Autism spectrum, generally 25
  hours per week is considered optimal for
  successful treatment.

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• The length of time required for ABA Therapy
  varies from one individual to the next. However,
  with time, many individuals do experience
  improvement from ABA services.

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ABA Therapy (11)

• ABA therapy (11) is designed to meet the
  needs of each individual learner. A comprehensive
  ABLLS assessment is done during the initial
  stages of therapy. This assessment is used to
  develop individualized programs that are designed
  to strengthening the areas of need. These areas
  can include gross motor skills, fine motor
  skills, self-help skills, academics, requesting,
  labeling, and more.

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The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)

• The Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) is a
  therapy offered for children on the spectrum
  between the ages of 12 and 24 months. This
  therapy uses the principles of Applied Behaviour
  Analysis to encourage development in the areas of
  language, cognitive and social skills. The model
  utilizes games and playing to build positive and
  fun relationships that facilitate the healthy
  growth and development of the child.

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Group therapy (13)

• Group therapy (13) is aimed towards
  developing social skills, peer relations,
  turn-taking, requesting, classroom readiness
  skills and more using the tools and techniques of
  Applied behavioral analysis. Your learner will be
  placed into a small group with peers similar to
  their functioning. The instructor will mimic a
  classroom environment to contrive goals directly
  related to school readiness. This program is
  designed to prepare school-aged children for
  school and what can be expected in a school
  setting.

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Sensory integration therapy

• Sensory integration therapy is designed for
  children who are very sensitive to stimuli often
  have a hard time staying focused or calm in
  various settings. Sensory Integration therapy
  involves spending time getting to know the child
  and talking to caregivers in order to understand
  which stimuli and behaviour the child may be
  struggling with. Then we, the Occupational
  Therapists (O.T.), create a personalized approach
  that will both soothe and condition the child to
  be able to respond to these trouble stimuli in a
  more appropriate manner. This helps with various
  behaviours ranging from hugging too tightly to
  becoming overwhelmed when certain sounds are
  present. This therapy is specifically designed
  with various sensory inputs (Such as brushes,
  rollers, swings or other specially designed
  equipment) to encourage the child to develop
  their sensory processing and build functional
  life skills. 

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Parent Training/Coaching

• Parent Training/Coaching is a service
  designed to help parents address any behavioural
  issues at the home. The therapist will come into
  the comfort of your home and work with you to
  help support your child. The therapist can work
  on behavioural management, academic training,
  requesting, labelling and more at the home. The
  therapist will train the parents on how to be an
  expert using the principles of ABA. This is a
  great service to utilize as parents are
  responsible for the long term care of their
  children. Being consistent in-home and learning
  the tools of ABA can help their child excel in
  many areas for long-lasting change to occur.

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Daily Living Skills Training

• These are the skills and habits necessary for
  independent and social development. Daily living
  skills add to the well-being of the learner and
  prepares them for greater responsibilities and
  independence in adulthood. Increases the childs
  socialization, communication, boosts confidence.

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