When a young child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), professionals tell his parents to get him into treatment as soon as possible. Treatment can begin as early as two or three years ...
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can improve social, communication, and learning skills through reinforcement strategies. Many experts consider ABA to be the gold-standard ...
In the gym room of the KidsTLC autism center, program facilitator Melissa Bruce steadies a hammock swing as a student sits down. SHANE KEYSER the Kansas City Star When Matthew was almost 2 years old, ...