What is a Special Interest?

What is a Special Interest?

What is a special interest? A “special interest” is a focused, intense interest in a certain subject. Considered by the DSM-5 to be a diagnostic trait of autism. According to a 2014 scientific study, around 75-90% of autistic people develop a special interest. ...
Habituation in ABA | ABA Parent Training Ep. 7

Habituation in ABA | ABA Parent Training Ep. 7

What is Habituation in ABA? What is habituation in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? In this episode, TLBA Kyle Strunk teaches parents about how Habituation can help improve their child’s life. Parents can use Habituation to help their child become more...