Reaching Milestones

Tag: applied behavior analysis research

  • What is the Point of Functional Communication Training?

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    Submitted by: Anna Beth Baden, M.Ed., BCBA The field of Applied Behavior Analysis places a huge emphasis on the function (or the reason) of behavior. There are four main functions for behavior: (1) to get attention, (2) o get out of something (escape), (3) to obtain a preferred item (tangible), or (4) because of the…

  • Debunking Alternative Therapies

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    By: Heather Chandler With recent articles about ABA therapy not being “enough” for Autism treatment circulating, many parents are turning to alternative therapies to teach their child(ren) with Autism. I caution parents to do extensive research when making these decisions. There are lots of promises being made, but the science just doesn’t support many of…