Dec 20, 2023 | ABA 101, News, Speech Therapy
In some cases, children with autism may find that using technology or visual-aided communication is a more effective method of communication than verbal expression. Speech-language pathologists call this Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Everyone uses...
Dec 7, 2023 | ABA 101, ABA Therapy, News
From the outside looking in, ABA therapy can look a lot like playtime. And that’s exactly the point. “It might not look like intensive therapy, but that’s intentional,” said Crystal Lissuzzo, MEd, BCBA, LBA, clinical treatment director for Inner Circle Autism Network,...
Oct 18, 2023 | ABA 101, ABA Therapy, News
An autism diagnosis, whether expected or surprising, can leave parents and caregivers unsure about what to do next. Next Steps Gathering more information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is helpful. While you may have already begun this process since making the...
Oct 18, 2023 | ABA 101, ABA Therapy, News
From the moment a parent or caregiver becomes concerned about a child’s social, educational, or communicative development, figuring out what to do next can feel overwhelming and confusing. Speaking with your child’s pediatrician should always be the first step, and...
Oct 18, 2023 | ABA 101, ABA Therapy, News
While both a medical diagnosis and an educational diagnosis of autism are important for your child’s development, there are key differences between the two. A medical diagnosis of autism is an official assessment conducted by a medical or behavioral health...
Sep 8, 2023 | ABA 101, ABA Therapy, News
The team at Inner Circle Autism Network understands the uncertainty and confusion for families that can accompany a new autism diagnosis and beginning ABA therapy. “I always start by telling brand-new families that everything is going to be okay,” said Jeremiah...
