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11 Dic How ABA Helps Learning

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding and improving behavior. It is also a well-known and proven method to help children with developmental disabilities, including autism, learn new skills that make daily life easier. Here's a breakdown of how ABA works and...

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24 Nov Strengths-Based School Support: A Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities

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Navigating school life for a child with a disability can be challenging. However, more schools are embracing person-centered, strengths-based approaches that recognize and nurture each child's unique abilities and potential. Parents and teachers can collaborate to create a supportive and enriching educational experience by focusing...

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14 Nov Five Common Misunderstandings About ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)

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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely recognized approach for supporting children with autism and other developmental challenges. Unfortunately, common misunderstandings about ABA can lead to confusion. Research indicates that some parents and educators hesitate to use ABA strategies due to exposure to inaccurate information....

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04 Nov How ABA Can Improve Your Child’s Sleep

Posted at 14:43h in Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Intervention, English, sleep routine by mapy.chavez 0 Comments

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Is your child struggling to fall asleep or waking up throughout the night? ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) can help children who have trouble sleeping by focusing on the behaviors that might be getting in the way of good sleep. By looking at your child’s unique...

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12 Jul Autism and Asperger Today – Autismo y Asperger Hoy

Posted at 09:30h in Autism, English, Español by mapy.chavez 0 Comments

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A topic that many families bring up during consultation sessions and that leads me to make some clarifications is the use and differences between Asperger and Autism. Asperger became a diagnosis in 1992, when it was included in the tenth published edition of the Diagnostic Manual...

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13 May AUTISM AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: LATEST NOVEL EFFORTS

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I was honored and pleased to be invited by the United Nations to speak at the Virtual Event: "Inclusive Quality Education for All" that took place for World Autism Awareness Day this past April. It was an opportunity to discuss a topic close to my heart:...

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26 Abr Autism: Positive News for Spanish-Speaking Countries

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Autism: Positive News for Spanish-Speaking Countries   Within the framework of World Autism Awareness Day, the United Nations held a Global Virtual Event on Friday, April 8, 2022. Our Founding Director, Dr. Mapy Chavez Askins, was invited to offer her contributions to Autism in Latin America. Below...

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11 Mar Sleeping Issues and Autism

Posted at 10:50h in Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Early Intervention, English by mapy.chavez 0 Comments

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Sleeping Issues and Autism   Fighting sleep, waking during the night, or sleeping in too much are common, mostly harmless, issues that many children face, but not only are children with ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, twice as likely to experience these issues, they're more likely to...

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04 Mar Service Dogs for Children with Autism

Posted at 20:51h in Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Early Intervention, English by mapy.chavez 0 Comments

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Service Dogs for Children with Autism     Children with ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, deal with a lot of unique challenges and finding solutions to overcome those challenges can be quite difficult. Luckily, there are plenty of tools, resources, and treatment options available to help children with...

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13 Ene What is autism?

Posted at 15:48h in Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism, Early Intervention, English by mapy.chavez 0 Comments

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What is autism?     Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD as you may have heard it called, is a condition that affects 3-million new children every year. However, despite its common nature, many people do not properly understand what it is, what it can cause, or how it affects...

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