ABA Program
What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific, problem-solving approach designed to produce socially-significant outcomes. In other words, Behavior Analysts aim to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities using the science of behavior. With a focus on positive reinforcement and motivation, behavior analysis has become the leading therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as it teaches children functional behaviors to help them become happy and more independent individuals.
Who can benefit from ABA?
Anyone……
Has difficulty carrying on a conversation
Has limited daily living skills (dressing, eating, toileting)
Exhibits moderate problem behaviors (screaming, non-compliance)
Exhibits severe problem behaviors (aggression, self-injury, property destruction)
Has little or no language skills
Engages in self stimulatory behavior (flapping, rocking, scripting television shows)
Needs extra help in academic skills
Has limited social skills (lack of interest in peers, trouble making friends)
What is LTE Care Plus's ABA program
Team consisting of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and highly trained Behavior Therapist (BT)
Comprehensive Assessment using criterion-referenced tests (ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP & AFLS)
Regular Parent Training/Team meetings
Regular BT supervision and training
Social skills curriculum
Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
Individualized, data-driven treatment plans
Language preference to meet family needs
Signs Your Child Might Have Autism
Common Signs Of Autism
There are a number of things that parents, teachers and others who care for children can look for to determine if a child needs to be evaluated for Autism. The following are common signs that can be used to determine if your child may need further evaluation:
- Does not respond to his/her name
- Has poor eye contact
- Seems to hear sometimes, but not others
- Doesn’t follow directions
- Cannot explain what he/she wants
- Language skills or speech are delayed
- Doesn’t point or wave bye-bye
- Walks on his/her toes
- Used to say a few words or babble, but now he/she does not
- Spends a lot of time lining things up or putting things in a certain order
- Gets “stuck” on things over and over & cannot move onto other things
- Throws intense or violent tantrums
- Has odd movement patterns
- The child is hyperactive, uncooperative or oppositional
- Does not know how to play with toys
- Does not smile when smiled at
- Seems to prefer to play alone
- Seems to tune people out
- Is not interested in other children
- Shows unusual attachments to toys, objects, or schedules
