A notable treatment approach for people with ASD is called applied behavior analysis (ABA). ABA has become widely accepted among healthcare professionals and used in many schools and treatment clinics. ABA encourages positive behaviors and discourages negative behaviors to improve a variety of skills. The child’s progress is tracked and measured.
Dr. Schaefer founded Collaborative Autism Resources and Education (CARE, LLC) in 2002 in Nevada. Dr. Schaefer has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral (BCBA-D) level since 2003. She is recognized as a leader within the field.
Can be adapted to meet the needs of each unique person
Provided in many different locations – at home, at school, and in the community
Teaches skills that are useful in everyday life
Can involve one-to-one teaching or group instruction
Early intervention can improve learning, communication and social skills, as well as underlying brain development.
Increase language and communication skills
Improve attention, focus, social skills, memory, and academics
Decrease problem behavior
The methods of behavior analysis have been used and studied for decades. They have helped many kinds of learners gain different skills – from healthier lifestyles to learning a new language. Therapists have used ABA to help children with autism and related developmental disorders since the 1960s.
Collaborative Autism Resources and Education LLC.
Phone: (877) 712-2735
Email: info@educatorscare.com