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Functions of Behavior Part 2 – Self-Stimulatory

Functions of Behavior Part 2 – Self-Stimulatory

Self-stimulatory behaviors are “feel good behaviors.” These are behaviors that occur simply because it feels good to the individual or is perhaps a habit. We all engage in self-stimulatory behaviors to some extent. For example, some people twirl their hair when nervous; others might bounce their knee while sitting down. The most important component of this function is that the behavior itself is reinforcing.

New Facility Opens In Utah County, To Help Children With Autism Be Successful

New Facility Opens In Utah County, To Help Children With Autism Be Successful

The CEO, Corey Astill, of newly opened Success On The Spectrum (SOS) – American Fork, an autism learning center, shared a heartwarming account of the results they experienced with one of their clients. In just a few weeks of autism therapy that was tailored for that child’s needs, her mother reported significant positive changes in her daughter’s behavior that she had never observed before, attesting to the effectiveness of the scientifically based behavioral health services offered at SOS.

Fostering Peace of Mind: The Role Live Cameras Play in Keeping Autism Parents Connected During Therapy Sessions

Fostering Peace of Mind: The Role Live Cameras Play in Keeping Autism Parents Connected During Therapy Sessions

Families raising children with autism spectrum disorder understand the significance of trust—trust in a caregiver, trust in a structured process, and, above all, trust in the therapy center. However, gaining this trust is not so easy, particularly for parents navigating the numerous difficulties of raising children with special needs. The prospect of entrusting their child to others can be daunting, especially when parents feel excluded from the therapy taking place behind closed doors.

Driving With A Disability Guide

Driving With A Disability Guide

Individuals with autism possess the capability to drive safely. A study conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Autism and Research and the Center for Injury Research and...

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