Alee Behavioral Healthcare

  According to a recent report from the CDC, “1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 44.” This increase in diagnoses can likely be attributed to an increased awareness of the condition, alongside growing funding for ASL and other related disorders. Fortunately, this also means that there’s more support available than ever before to children with autism and their families. This includes a wide range of interventive therapies. However, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which therapy is right for your child, which is where this guide comes in! What are the different kinds of Autism Therapy? 1. Applied Behavioral Analysis Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is one of the most popular forms of autism therapy. This is built upon the ideology of reducing challenging behaviors in individuals with autism while also helping participants to develop useful life skills. For example, it can help children to better understand how they should act in a ...

  While any Thanksgiving celebration requires careful planning and attention to detail, this is particularly crucial when children with Autism and Related Disorders may be in attendance. After all, while they may love spending more time with their family, holiday parties can be incredibly overstimulating environments, full of loud noises and music. In addition to this, they may feel overwhelmed due to seeing new food on their plates, or the fact that their normal routine has been interrupted. With that in mind, here are some top tips that you can use to plan an autism-friendly Thanksgiving. Lay out a clear plan. Children with autism and related disorders often like to plan ahead. This is because they can then prepare themselves for any changes to their routine or schedule. One way in which you can achieve this goal is by discussing your plans for Thanksgiving ahead of time, whether you’re visiting family or inviting others into your home. You should let them know: Who...