ABA Therapy
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the leading approach to improving the developmental deficiencies associated with autism. ABA therapy is likely able to improve the quality of life of your child and help them reach their full potential. Endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General, ABA therapy focuses on human behavior and is able to increase desirable behavior and minimize unwanted behaviors.
About ABA Therapy
ABA therapy will address the developmental deficiencies identified during an initial assessment of your child’s functioning across dozens of areas. With children on the autism spectrum, this often includes areas of verbal communication, like the ability to converse with parents and peers, request items, and communicate emotions and needs. Nonverbal communication, like making gestures and understanding social cues, can also be developed. Other important target areas of ABA include social skills, play skills, potty training, self-care skills (brushing teeth, washing hands, etc.), and day-to-day living skills (getting dressed, table manners, etc.). ABA therapy is the gold standard for a clinically-validated and heavily researched approach to helping children with autism.
Natural Environment Training
Koala Academy Pediatric Therapies uses a Natural Environment Training environment in our clinics to give your child the most fun and natural setting in which to work their individualized program one on one with their therapists. Interacting socially with their peers in an open environment that includes circle time, arts and crafts, music therapy, lunch time, sensory and gym activities.
ABA Therapy Results
Natural Environment Training was developed by Drs. Sundberg & Partington and based on Skinner's Verbal Behavior (1957.) Teaching in the NET requires the therapist to focus on the child's immediate interests and activities as a guide to their language instruction. It is conducted in a typical daily environment, not in a formal teaching arrangement. This type of training allows for more manding (requesting) opportunities, reduces the need for intricate generalization procedures and promotes more spontaneous verbal behavior. The child may also exhibit fewer negative behaviors because of the focus on motivation and the use of consequences more directly related to that motivation (Hall & Sundberg, 1987; Koegal, Koegal, & Surratt, 1992; Stafford, Sundberg, & Braam, 1988).
Increases Language and Communication Skills
Koala Academy provides an environment for children that increases their language and communication skills by engaging in meaningful experiences and social engagement that build their general knowledge about the world.
Improves Attention, Focus, Social Skills, Memory and Academics
Koala Academy provides an environment that allows children to unplug in the sensory room, engage in the gym, get inspired in the arts and crafts room or focus on their individual program one on one with their therapist in a Natural Environment setting.
Decreases Problem Behaviors
Koala Academy provides an environment where children are taught to change a problematic task to something that they are interested in. Helping the child stay on task and focused by implementing praise, consistent boundaries and appropriate rewards and consequences. Establishing a routine that allows them to thrive and believe in themselves.
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