When most parents start ABA therapy for their child, they are thinking about immediate concerns: communication, behavior, independence, or school readiness. However, there is another important factor to consider and that is your child’s future as an adult. A recent UK government report, The Buckland Review of Autism Employment (2024), sheds light on a troubling reality. […]
When considering ABA therapy for a child with autism, parents often ask: “How many hours should my child receive?” It’s an important question, and the answer can make a substantial difference. While every child is unique, decades of research has shown the intensity of therapy matters. A major study published in 2017 by Linstead and […]
When considering ABA therapy, the first questions are often about hours, goals, or cost. There is another overlooked factor that may be even more important: Who is delivering the therapy? An exemplary case study published in 2020 by Ferguson and colleagues at Autism Partnership Foundation showed just how much of a difference the quality and […]
If you’ve ever wondered whether how ABA is delivered really makes a difference, new research has provided a clear answer: Yes, it absolutely does. In 2022, a team of researchers, led by Dr. Christine Milne, in collaboration with Dr. Ronald Leaf, Dr. Justin Leaf, Dr. John McEachin, and others, published a study that directly compared […]
My child doesn’t like to come to study. Sometimes, when it gets difficult, he will start stimming and do all sorts of things, and he doesn’t pay attention anymore. What can I do? – QUESTION FROM A PARENT DURING OUR ONLINE SEMINAR Q&A SESSION IN MAY 2020 Parents and caregivers of children with ASD often […]
Learning motivation has a great impact on students’ learning progress in both one-to-one and group settings. In AP, we put huge emphasis on developing and expanding students’ interest on a regular basis. In one-to- one therapy, staff work very hard in expanding students’ interest in toys, activities and social reinforcement. However, it might not be […]
Parents often talk to us about reading with their child being a difficult task. Sometimes the child may not stay with you while you read, or he/she may not answer your questions while reading. In the following, I will talk about some useful tips to make reading a successful and easy activity for parents to […]
Story of Nicholas Liu Jichin (a 16-year-old young man with ASD) from South China Morning Post A confident and gregarious youth, 16-year-old Nicholas Liu Jichin had an audience of several hundred people at Chinese University enthralled last November. His 30-minute talk at an autism conference turned into a two-hour session, as parents plied him with […]
AP holds the belief that with quality Autism Partnership Method (APM) treatment, individuals with autism should reach their fullest potential and achieve the greatest degree of independence and highest quality of life possible.
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