Early Intervention Blog
ADHD In Children: Your Questions Answered – Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments
What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder which impacts a person's ability to maintain attention and engages in higher rates of hyperactivity or impulsivity. This can interfere with the person’s ability to...
Our Director Is a BCBA! What Is the Certification and How Does It Benefit Families?
Our director, Ashleigh O’Connor is a BCBA, so what exactly is this certification and how does it benefit families? We interviewed her to find out more. What Is BCBA? What Does A Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) Do? What Does the Qualification Involve? How Long...
Global Developmental Delay (GDD) : An Understanding of the Impacts and How We Can Support Infants and Young Children
According to a report from the American Academy of Neurology “Global developmental delay is common and affects 1% to 3% of children“ [1]. So what exactly is global developmental delay, what does it look like and how can it be treated? What is Global Developmental...
Why Are Children With Autism at Increased Risk of Drowning?
Research shows that drowning is the leading cause of death for children worldwide [1], however, children with autism are at increased risk due to several factors which we will outline below. We will also look at the literature to outline some of the precautions that...
What Is ABA? All Your Questions Answered on Applied Behaviour Analysis in This Detailed Guide
ABA stands for Applied Behaviour Analysis, it is the application of the science of learning, with the aim to increase socially significant and age appropriate behaviours, and decrease behaviours of concern. Is ABA a Therapy? Is ABA helpful for Autism and Global...
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