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ADOS-2 Testing for Autism Diagnosis – ABA Centers of America
Who Does ADOS-2 Testing? Clinicians who conduct ADOS-2 undergo vigorous training to be qualified to perform the assessment. The clinician administering this test will be a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Speech Therapist, Pediatrician, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst. When Was the ADOS-2 developed? Dr. Catherine Lord developed the ADOS-2 along with her colleagues to provide an opportunity to observe […]
What is Elopement in Autism – ABA Centers of America
What Impact Do Elopement Behaviors Have on Families? When we talk about what is elopement in autism, we also talk about how parents live in constant fear and exhaustion, feeling they must constantly be alert. It is crucial for families struggling with their child’s elopement behavior to ensure they are working with a trained professional […]
ABA Centers of America employs an innovative strategy to help children with autism
ABA Centers was founded with a mission that was simple but ambitious: to redefine what’s possible in autism care. We knew families were underserved, clinicians were unsupported, and systems were outdated. So, we built something different; something better. In a recent interview with Inc. magazine, our CEO, Jason Barker, along with our Chief Clinical Officer, Quatiba Davis, […]
Dating Anxiety? | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Changing The Way You Date Most of us have some anxiety when meeting someone new. But when it comes to dating, the stakes seem extra high — especially for folks with social anxiety. People who are socially anxious worry excessively about how they are perceived by others. They feel pressure to be liked by everyone. […]
Riding the Wildfire Wave | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
2 am Monday morning. I am awakened by the sound of my husband’s cell phone ringing. He doesn’t answer it and I reach for the light. The electricity is off. My throat feels raw and the air is thick with smoke. I leap out of bed shouting for Doug to wake up and my cell […]
ABA Centers of America Strategies and Tips
How can I support a family with a child with autism? When you ask yourself, “How can I support a family with a child with autism?” You have already taken the first step toward understanding and empathy. Raising a child with autism presents unique challenges, and parents of children with autism often face a mix […]
ABA Centers of America Unveils Its Fifth Autism Care Center in Massachusetts
Today, ABA Centers of America hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Charlestown, to unveil its fifth autism care center in the state of Massachusetts. This clinic will provide diagnostic and autism care services to the children of the greater Boston communities. ABA Centers of America provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism […]
ADAA Member Book Blogs | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
Every quarter ADAA interviews three members for a blog that showcases new books by our esteemed experts. Our series – “In Conversation With ADAA Member Authors” – is a wonderful way to highlight our members’ expertise and provide not only a brief synopsis of their books’ focus areas but gives members a chance to relay […]
Opening a Private Practice | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
ADAA Blog Content and Blog Comments Policy ADAA provides this Website blogs for the benefit of its members and the public. The content, view and opinions published in Blogs written by our personnel or contributors – or from links or posts on the Website from other sources – belong solely to their respective authors and […]
ABA Centers of America Unveiled New Location for Its Nashua Autism Care Center
Yesterday, ABA Centers of America hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Nashua to unveil its newest autism care center in New Hampshire. ABA Centers of America provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism through a play-based approach that is rooted in positive reinforcement. The organization was founded to disrupt the autism care […]