Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy frequently applied to children with autism and other developmental disorders that focuses on imparting skills in specific domains of functioning, ...

Living with a complex neurodevelopmental condition can bring a multitude of hurdles, affecting how they perceive the world and interact with other people inherently. One such condition is Autism or ...

“Every individual should be able to access things that they like,” said Monica Fisher, M.Ed., BCBA/COBA, director of the behavior department at Monarch Center for Autism during an edWebinar. “It is ...

One of the most complicated behaviors humans and animals can perform is social behavior, which takes place between conspecifics and results in social relationships. Social behavior is based on the ...

May 10, 2007 — Oxytocin showed promise for improved brain function and less repetitive behavior in a small pilot study of patients with autism spectrum disorder. These results are consistent with ...

A new center opened in Kailua-Kona to provide therapists to local keiki with autism. “Usually ABA is done at home, where you work with children and family,” said Dustin Platter, owner of Platter ...