Christina Gladden

When choosing ABA therapy as a treatment for autism spectrum disorder, caregivers must maintain a collaborative relationship with their child’s Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to achieve the most meaningful outcomes. One big part of this relationship is developing specific treatment goals. As an evidence-based treatment, it is imperative that chosen goals are measurable. In…

If you’ve recently received an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for your toddler, you may feel overwhelmed by the choices for treatment options. While sifting through the seemingly endless amount of information available to you, one treatment that will frequently surface is applied behavior analysis (ABA). You might find yourself grappling with the decision of…

It is assumed by many that applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a treatment for younger children, typically around the ages of 2 to 5. While ABA therapy can make considerable improvements as an early intervention for those whose autism was recognized early on in life, the assumption that it is only for children is untrue.…

In the realm of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), many evidence-based techniques discreetly come into play to teach individuals with autism spectrum disorder how to navigate the world around them. Some goals of ABA therapy may include increasing desired behaviors, teaching social and behavioral skills, developing socially significant behaviors, and reducing inappropriate behavior. The specific strategies…