Study Demonstrates That Children with Autism Can Learn to Stand Up to Bullies

• By: The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
• April 1st, 2013
• applied behavior analysis, autism research, bullying, cognitive skills, deception detection, research, science, social skills, victimization
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The Autism Research Group, along with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, published a study in the current issue of the journal “Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders” on teaching children with autism to detect and respond to lies told by others attempting to bully them. A research...

Traditional Education May Be the Biggest Barrier to a Meaningful Education

• By: Gloria M. Satriale, Esq, BCABA Thomas L. Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College
• January 1st, 2013
• applied behavior analysis, classroom, community integration, community-based instruction, functional life skills, generalization of skills, skill building, special education, transition to adulthood
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Unlike many disorders that are treatable with a pill or procedure, the most important form of treatment for an autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is education. However, the traditional special education model, notwithstanding the great advances made in public education, individualized programing and...

Self-Reinforcing My Own Behavior Plan

• By: Travis E. Breeding
• October 1st, 2011
• ABA, adults, applied behavior analysis, Asperger’s, behaviors
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is scientific approach that involves using modern behavioral learning theories to modify overt behaviors. As an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, this is a theory that I find useful to practice in my own life. It is extremely challenging to self-reinforce my own...