Hyperfixation, Infodumping, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide
Hyperfixation and infodumping are two terms that are thrown around a lot in relation to autism. But, what exactly do they mean? And, more importantly, how should a parent handle them? This article will explain all about these behaviors and how you can best support your child in navigating them. What is hyperfixation? Hyperfixation is […]
Meet Caiti: Speech-Language Pathologist
March 1 was Employee Appreciation Day! We are celebrating our team members all month long by sharing their stories. Meet Caiti Eisenhut, a knowledgeable speech-language pathologist at Applied Behavioral Services’ Cincinnati campus. What is your favorite thing about working here? Our students! They are funny, sweet, sarcastic, and simply the best. What keeps you coming […]
The ABCs of ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding and improving behavior. It is based on the principles of behaviorism, which emphasize the relationship between behavior and its environmental factors. ABA is widely used in various fields, including psychology, education, and healthcare, to bring about positive behavioral changes in individuals. The seven dimensions of […]
Understanding Trauma Informed Care
Trauma Informed Care involves understanding the background of your students and their behaviors and reactions to classroom situations. Trauma informed care, in a sense, is shifting your perspective from “what is wrong with you?” to “what happened to you?” Understanding the physiological reasons for our students’ behaviors helps us not to take their reactions personally. The following steps need to be […]
Career-Based Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
As children progress through their school years, the thought of what they will do upon graduation is always present. This is even more true for students with autism spectrum disorder. As our society becomes more accepting of neurodiversity, it is even more important that schools and families work together to include career-based interventions as part […]