Difference between Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
It’s been called “sub-threshold autism,” a form of autism that doesn’t quite meet the criteria for full-blown “classic” autism. However,…
The Role of Task Analysis in ABA Therapy for Children with Autism
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
Imagine you're teaching your child how to bake cookies from scratch. It's a fun and delicious activity, but it requires…
Learning About Autism Awareness Month and Its History
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
You may have seen it online, or heard about it around your community- April is Autism Awareness Month. This month…
Understanding the Relationship Between Autism and Seizures
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
Have you ever wondered why some children with autism seem to experience seizures? It's a question that has puzzled parents…
Reviewing the Effects of Autism on The Brain
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
Have you ever wondered how autism affects the brain? Does the brain of a neuro-typical individual, and the brain of…
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA Therapy
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
Autism Spectrum Disorder. Like the name implies, autism is diagnosed on a spectrum level.Think of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as…
Tacting in ABA Therapy: What It Is, Importance, and Examples
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
You're at the grocery store with your child who has autism. As you navigate through the aisles, you notice his…
How to Teach Independent Living Skills to Children with Autism
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
The moment a parent notices signs of autism or receives the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for their child,…
A Guide on Positive and Negative Punishment in ABA
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
You might wonder how the term “positive punishment” even makes sense. After all, how can any type of punishment be…
Discriminative Stimulus in ABA Therapy
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
Today, we're going to shine a spotlight on something called discriminative stimulus (SD). What is Discriminative Stimulus? Let's start with…