What Do I Do If I’m On a Very Long Waitlist For an Autism Evaluation?
by BrightBehaviorMay 20, 2023 Adoption, Guardianship, Autism, Parenting and Families, Treatments0 comments
You don’t have to wait to receive services! Insurance companies know the importance of receiving therapy at an early age which is why they offer Bridge coverage.
Bridge coverage for ABA therapy refers to temporary coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services provided to a child with autism by a health plan or insurer during a transition period when the child’s ABA...
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What Do I Do If My Pediatrician Thinks My Child Has Autism?
by BrightBehaviorMay 20, 2023 Adoption, Guardianship, Autism, Parenting and Families, Treatments0 comments
If your pediatrician suspects that your child may have autism, it is important to seek further evaluation and assessment from a qualified healthcare professional, such as a developmental pediatrician or a child psychologist. These professionals are trained to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can help determine if your child has ASD or another developmental condition.
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What is Positive Reinforcement in ABA Therapy?
Positive reinforcement is a key component of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, which is commonly used to treat individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Positive reinforcement involves providing a desirable consequence or reward to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. For example, if a child with autism says “hello” in...
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How Important is Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy?
by BrightBehaviorMay 3, 2023 Adoption, Guardianship, Autism, Parenting and Families, Treatments0 comments
Parent involvement is an essential component of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy, which is commonly used to treat individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. In ABA therapy, parents play a critical role in the success of the treatment plan by providing support, reinforcement, and feedback to the therapist. ABA therapy often involves developing specific goals and...
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What Calms A Child With Autism
by BrightBehaviorMay 3, 2023 Autism, Calming Tools & Tips, Child Anxiety, Parenting and Families, Treatments0 comments
As a parent or caregiver of a child with autism, you may often find yourself in the challenging situation of trying to calm them down. It can be difficult to understand what triggers their anxiety and how best to alleviate it.
However, with patience and some useful techniques, you can help your child feel more relaxed and comfortable in any environment. In today’s blog post, we will...
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Steps to Overcoming Teenage Anger
Everyone feels low from time to time, so it’s not always easy to know when it is part-and-parcel of daily life, and when it’s time to seek help. In most cases, it is short-term and self-correcting, but for a significant minority this is not the case. For those individuals, it is important to seek treatment just as you would any other health condition. Here we discuss six warning signs which,...
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Am I Depressed? 6 Signs You Should Know About
Everyone feels low from time to time, so it’s not always easy to know when it is part-and-parcel of daily life, and when it’s time to seek help. In most cases, it is short-term and self-correcting, but for a significant minority this is not the case. For those individuals, it is important to seek treatment just as you would any other health condition. Here we discuss six warning signs which,...
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