New Foundations ABA Therapy, LLC

29/06/2022

https://beaminghealth.com/article/how-to-help-your-autistic-child-sleep-better

Many autism parents can relate to the exhaustion and frustration of trying to get a full night’s sleep for themselves and their child on the spectrum. If you’re wondering why your child can’t sleep, you’re not alone. Nearly 80% of autistic preschoolers have trouble sleeping through the night...

22/06/2022

DYK? Autism is being diagnosed at a higher rate and at younger ages in the United States, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We're here to help you and your family meet your treatment goals.

https://www.everydayhealth.com/autism/autism-prevalence-higher-than-previously-reported-in-communities-around-the-us/

Experts attribute the rise to an increase in awareness and services for the disorder.

22/06/2022

In the world of autism, there is so much to know. It can feel incredibly overwhelming as a parent trying to make sense of it on your own. How important is it really to get a formal diagnosis? Is it worth it? If you suspect your child is autistic, getting them diagnosed will be an important step for....

20/06/2022

At New Foundations ABA Therapy, we use Applied Behavior Analytic therapy--the gold standard in treatment for children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder--to help your child meet treatment goals. Read more about what ABA is and what you can expect.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/aba-applied-behavioral-analysis-therapy-autism-259913

ABA therapy is commonly recommended for children with autism. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of ABA and the controversy around it.

17/06/2022

Independent play is when a child plays on their own without adults interfering. It is free, unstructured open-ended play.

For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, playing independently can be challenging due to limited social and communication skills and repetitive behaviors that restrict a child’s ability to play creatively.

Independent play skills help to shape a number of very important developmental skills like visual discrimination, problem solving, eye-hand coordination, imagination and creativity, organization skills, and can help a child learn to stay on task.

Independent play skills also help to reduce some self-stimulatory behaviors and negative behaviors that sometimes are caused by boredom.

Appropriate play skills are another important skill that we teach early learners at New Foundations ABA Therapy.

15/06/2022

Learn the Early Indicators of Autism: At Any Age
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• Loss of previously acquired speech or social skills
• Avoidance of eye contact
• Persistent preference for solitude
• Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
• Delayed language development
• Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
• Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
• Restricted interests
• Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
• Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors

10/06/2022

08/06/2022

Learn the Early Indicators of Autism: By Age

6 MONTHS
• Passive in social interactions
• Limited or no eye contact

9 MONTHS
• Limited facial expressions, smiling and/or emotional control when interacting with others
• Little variety of movement in exploring new objects, poor muscle tone and motor coordination

12 MONTHS
• Little or no babbling
• Infrequent or delayed response when name is called
• Infrequent response to others’ gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching, or waving

16 MONTHS
• Very few or no words
• Unusual sensory responses, such as being unable to tolerate the feel of grass on bare feet

24 MONTHS
• Infrequent imitation of others’ actions
• Minimal display of interest in other children

Early intervention is key ✨

06/06/2022

Have you ever taken your child someplace they were expected to act like an adult and you became frustrated because they didn’t act like an adult? Yeah…me too 💛
Give yourselves a break mama’s and just do your best to help your kiddos get through those hard moments.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/prince-louis-throws-tantrum-at-platinum-jubilee-event/

Prince Louis, the youngest son of Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, threw a tantrum during an event Sunday concluding Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

26/05/2022

At New Foundations ABA Therapy we are creating meaningful learning experiences while improving your child’s and family’s quality of life💛

17/05/2022

✨What to Expect✨

A typical course of ABA therapy involves 20-40 hours a week for 1-3 years. ABA therapy programs are designed by our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and conducted by our Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).

12/05/2022

Know an individual who only “enjoys” a couple of things? It’s OUR job to help increase the list of preferred activities!

22/11/2021

The foundation for social communication is present from birth, with newborns preferring to orient to faces over non-faces and caregivers over strangers. Between 9-12 months of age, infants develop other social communication skills such as use of eye gaze, facial expressions, gestures, and sounds. Di...

19/11/2021

A therapy for infants showing early signs of autism reduces the chance of the child meeting diagnostic criteria for autism at three years of age. That's according to our new research, published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

16/11/2021

✨ Assessments & Treatment Plans ✨
The foundation for quality ABA therapy
Assessments and individualized treatment plans are the cornerstone for quality ABA treatment. We take the time to conduct functional behavior assessments to help you understand why problem behaviors keep happening. The results of well-conducted behavior assessments provide the foundation we need to develop behavior intervention plans that will decrease interfering behaviors and teach more socially acceptable and positive behaviors using the principles of applied behavior analysis..

📊 Functional Behavior Assessments often include:
Parent Interviews & Questionnaires
Review of child records
Direct Observations
Functional analyses

✏️ Learning and language assessments help us identify your child's strengths and deficits across developmental domains. Some of the most common areas assessed are: expressive (vocal) and receptive (listener) communication & language, pre-academic skills, social & group skills, play skills, self-care, and others. The results of learning and language assessments help us develop treatment goals and design individualized instructional programs based on principles of ABA that will help your child learn and acquire the skills they need to be successful.

14/11/2021

https://www.verywellmind.com/autism-coping-support-and-living-well-5203938

Autism is a developmental disorder that can be difficult to live with. However, with the right treatment and management, an autistic person can live a full life.

11/11/2021

Our 1:1 ABA treatment model encourages child choice and prioritizes motivational teaching methods. We believe ABA therapy should be fun, developmentally appropriately and delivered in a way that aligns with each child's individual learning style.
At New Foundations ABA Therapy, our strong foundation and years of experience implementing ABA therapy create the perfect recipe for ABA treatment that is engaging and delivers meaningful outcomes.​
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Our programs target skills like communication and language, social skills, pre-academic skills, functional play, independence, self-care, and more. All programs are overseen by Board Certified Behavior Analysts with years of experience in early intervention ABA.

10/11/2021

Not sure how to handle your child's challenging behaviors? We can help.
A core principle in applied behavior analysis is that every behavior serves purpose. When your child is having a meltdown or engaging in other challenging behaviors, it is likely because they are trying to:

to get a preferred toy or activity
end or avoid non-preferred situations
get your attention
get sensory stimulation

In ABA, our goal as behavior analysts is to analyze the environmental contexts under which behaviors occur so that we can find out exactly why, where, and with who they are happening!
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Behavior Analysts do this through functional behavior assessments where we analyze different variables in your child's environment. Once we understand why your child's behaviors are happening, we are then able to develop a treatment plan to decrease these behaviors and teach more appropriate and functional behaviors.