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11 Things to Consider When Choosing an ABA Provider
How your family and child are treated? It is important to find a therapist that both you and your child feel comfortable with and can trust. At Westside, we pride ourselves on being an ABA provider that treats clients and their families like our own family.
How Many ABA Therapy Hours Does My Child Need?
When a child is diagnosed with autism, the doctor may recommend Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, as research has shown this to be an effective intervention. As parents begin to seek out providers, they will learn that ABA therapy is not a small commitmen
How Most Insurance Companies Cover ABA Therapy Services
The most effective path for a family on Medicaid to receive ABA Therapy for their child with autism remains purchasing a private insurance plan during open enrollment. This can be done by connecting with a personal insurance broker. They will help you find an insurance plan.
Is Screen Time Hindering Your Child’s Development?
Children Activities, Parent Education
Recommended screen time allowance:
Children less than 18 months: Avoid use of screen media other than video-chatting
Children 18-24 months: If choosing to introduce screen media to children, do so with supervision and talk about what your child is seeing – this will help them learn about the world around them!
Addressing Tactile Issues With ABA Therapy
Children Activities, Occupational Therapy, Parent Education
The role of a child is to play! Learning and knowledge is grounded in physical interaction with the world. When a child moves, they learn balance, coordination, endurance, core strength, visual motor integration, and social skills. Having children engage in intrinsically motivating, child-directed, active, and freely chosen activities is critical for their development.
Effective Home Exercises for Speech & Language Development
Children Activities, Language Development, Parent Education, Speech Therapy
From an early age, parents have a huge impact on their children’s speech and language development. As speech therapists, we get asked all the time: “How do I get my child to talk?” or “What can I do at home to help facilitate talking?” To help parents, Westside has put together a “bag of tricks” to practice at home.
What is Schroth Therapy for Scoliosis?
Schroth therapy is a method of positioning, stretching and strengthening activities that are specifically designed to treat scoliosis. In the past, research has found that typical exercise plans of generalized strengthening and/or chiropractic adjustments are ineffective for the treatment of scoliosis.
Does My Child Need ABA Therapy: 6 Essential FAQs Answered
ABA therapy uses positive reinforcement and other behavior techniques to help children on the spectrum improve their communication skills and overcome behavioral challenges.