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ABA Therapy Blog & Resources
Welcome to the Empower ABA blog — your go-to source for ABA therapy resources and insights for parents of children with autism.
Here you’ll find expert guidance, practical tips, and evidence-based strategies on applied behavior analysis, behavior challenges, in-home and center-based ABA, and family support topics to help your child thrive.
Complex Schedules of Reinforcement in ABA: Key Types & Examples
Key Points: Complex schedules of reinforcement in ABA combine multiple simple reinforcement schedules to address specific behaviors. Common types include concurrent, multiple, chained
What is Functional Communication Training (FCT) in ABA?
Key Points: Functional Communication Training (FCT) in ABA teaches alternative communication methods to replace challenging behaviors. FCT focuses on teaching functional skills like r
Fluency ABA: Definition, Importance, and Applications
Key Points: Fluency ABA definition refers to the ability to perform a skill accurately and quickly, which is essential for long-term success. Fluency is critical in ABA therapy becaus
What is a Permanent Product in ABA?
Key Points: Permanent product in ABA refers to tangible records or outcomes of behavior that can be measured and analyzed. It is used to assess long-term results, such as homework com
Helping Teenagers with Autism Navigate Social and Romantic Relationships through ABA Therapy
Functional Communication Training (FCT) is a pivotal intervention for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), aimed at enhancing communication skills and reducing challenging
Functional Communication Training for Learners with Autism: Key Skillsand Strategies
Functional Communication Training (FCT) is a pivotal intervention for individuals with autismspectrum disorder (ASD), aimed at enhancing communication skills and reducing challenging
Parent Training Benefits for me and my Child
Parent training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an essential component of working with children with autism or other developmental disorders. It involves teaching parents the pr
The Holiday are Approaching, and I Want to Prepare my Child with Autism for all the Social Gatherings: I Need Help!
As we embrace the joys of the holidays, it’s essential to consider the unique needs of our children who are neurotypically presenting. Preparing them for these events can foster con
My Child with Autism is Sensory Seeking: What Does That Mean?
As a parent of a neurodivergent child, you may have encountered the term "sensory seeking" and wondered what it really means for your child’s daily life and development. S