How to Detect Signs of Autism  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined as a developmental disability that impacts the ability to communicate and interact with others. When detecting signs of Autism, it is best to assess early in order to discuss with your learner’s doctor about an official screening for ASD and accessing early intervention

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Adults with Autism – How ABA Works provides quality sessions In the field of ABA, professionals focus on not only addressing challenging behaviors but also teaching skills to their learners. In the ABA Works’ company, we are dedicated to helping learners of all ages, which also include adults. In this blog post, I will be

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Throughout the day, every person changes from one activity to another. This change is known as a transition and transitions occur frequently during the day whether at school, work or at home. For some learners, transitions can be challenging. This challenge can occur whether it is from switching from a preferred activity to a non-preferred

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Preparing for the Holidays Christmas and New Year’s Day are just around the corner. During this time of year, we are preparing for the holidays by getting gifts ready and planning family gatherings. For many individuals diagnosed with ASD, this can be a tricky time of year because there will be many different stimuli and

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How to get ABA services in your IEP  If the student’s IEP is in the process of being developed or updated, you may wonder what related services can be included in the IEP.   What are these related services?   In the California Department of Education (CDE), related services are transportation and such developmental, corrective, and other supportive services that can assist a student with a disability to benefit them in their education. These services include, but

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ABA Works provides ABA services in schools All you need to know about an IEP It’s back to school time! For students who require special education services, you may hear about an IEP. In this blog post, I will explain what an IEP is. Before I do that, I want to share some news first.

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What to expect after being hired as a Behavior Therapist or Behavior Technician  If you are actively searching or currently in the process of being hired as a Behavior Technician or Behavior Therapist (BT), then this is the post for you! Once you are hired as a Behavior Technician, here is what to expect during your first few weeks in the position.  Training   In

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Top 5 ways to prep for the RBT Exam In a previous blog post, we have mentioned the benefits of becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). If you are ready to become an RBT, then the next step is to take the RBT exam. Exams can be stressful, and in this blog post, I am listing 5 ways to prep for the RBT exam.   Review the Examination Section of the Registered Behavior Technician Handbook  The RBT handbook

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These Amazing Social Play Activities really help Strengthen Bonds Summer is here! This season is the time for fun for everyone and is also a great time for bonding experiences. A great way to enhance your bonding experience with your learner is through social play activities. Social play is any play where the learner of

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Top 6 Tips on How to Assist the Learner in the Classroom through ABA Many of ABA Works’ learners are returning to physical school sessions and are showing challenging behaviors due to this transition. If your child or learner is also resuming school in-person sessions, here are some tips on how ABA strategies can assist

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