A look at how using an interest-based approach can effectively aid your child’s learning. I was trained in Verbal Behavior when I started out in the field of autism and related disorders. I loved working with Sue* who was two years old when I met her and “echolalic”. She was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
in Autism Parenting Advice by Karla Pretorius, M. Psych
Like parents, children on the spectrum have had to adjust to COVID-19 regulations. Here are some tips for creating a home environment that supports your child’s development. We all know there’s no such thing as a “perfect environment”. But there is an optimum, and it is our goal to create it—not just for us, but
in Autism Parenting Advice by Karla Pretorius, M. Psych
To be completely honest I had my doubts when we introduced online services at AIMS Global. We, just like the rest of the world, had to adapt to a “new normal” and thus created training workshops to help our current therapists transfer their amazing “in-home” support to a virtual platform. With any change, anxiety increases
in Autism Therapies and Treatments by Karla Pretorius, M. Psych
As a parent of a child with autism, you are likely to have heard the term Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. You are also likely to be aware that there are many controversies surrounding ABA therapy – and these are well worth exploring. The aim of this article is to provide parents with the latest
in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by Karla Pretorius, M. Psych
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy utilized for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There are controversial thoughts surrounding this type of therapy, but it has been researched as an evidence-based practice by The American Psychological Association and various studies. There are many forms of therapy that offer more holistic approaches and
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