Is ABA Therapy Only for Autism? Conditions ABA Can Help ABA therapy isn’t only for autism. It’s used with children and adults managing ADHD, OCD, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, traumatic brain injury, and more. The same evidence-based techniques that help …
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Is ABA Therapy Only for Autism? Conditions ABA Can Help Five commonly used ABA-informed classroom strategies include discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching, pivotal response treatment, token economy, and contingent observation. Teachers can apply many ABA-informed classroom strategies without formal ABA …
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The 7 Best ABA Books Every Behavior Analyst Should Read If you’re serious about ABA, your reading list matters. The best ABA books cover everything from Skinner’s foundational behavioral science to hands-on ethics guidance and real-world case studies. This list …
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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Behavior Analysis? A master’s degree with qualifying ABA coursework is required to become a BCBA and practice independently as a behavior analyst. It opens doors across clinical ABA, special education, organizational …
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ADD vs ADHD: What’s the Difference? ADD and ADHD are different names for the same diagnosis. ADD is an older term that’s no longer used clinically. Today, all presentations of attention deficit disorder fall under ADHD, which is divided into …
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A Practical Guide to ABA Internships ABA internships give you real-world experience working directly with clients while building the supervised fieldwork hours required for BCBA certification. They typically run several months to a year, fall under either the Supervised …
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Autism Certificate (AC): What It Is and How to Get One The Autism Certificate (AC) is a voluntary credential offered by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) for educators and other professionals who work with individuals …
What is a Certified Autism Specialist, and How Do You Become One A Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) is a credential from IBCCES for professionals who regularly work with or support individuals with ASD. To earn it, you’ll need a qualifying …
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5 Rewarding Careers Working with Autistic Children If you want a career working with autistic children, you have real options beyond ABA therapy. The five most common paths are special education teacher, occupational therapist, social worker, ASD specialist, and speech-language …
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