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August 2011 News

August's NETwork News

Background to Applied Behaviour Analysis31-Aug-2011

So what is Applied Behaviour Analysis and why is it such a valuable science that significantly helps those with Autism? Well, firstly, ABA can be used to increase language, improve academic performance, teach social skills and reduce challenging behaviour. Because these are so often areas of r.. Read more...

Creating your own programme: Find The Right Assessment Tool For Your Child 31-Aug-2011

You may ask: How do I assess my child’s level of skills? How do I work out how he/she compares to typical peers in terms of my child’s developmental abilities? We understand that on first receiving a diagnosis of autism, it can be overwhelming, and you can be confused about wher.. Read more...

Creating your own programme: Natural Environment Teaching or Intensive Teaching Trials?31-Aug-2011

There is a lot of misunderstanding with regard to natural environment teaching (NET), exactly what it means, and how you do it. Most people think that this means that you teach a child in the “real” world, rather than sitting at a table. There are also misconceptions over the meani.. Read more...

How Verbal Behaviour got our son to talk...29-Aug-2011

My husband and I had grown quite desperate over a 6 to 12 month period, during which our then 3 year old son was barely speaking. He would spend hours with his trains or cars, hardly even making the usual ‘chatter’ with toys that other children would make, let alone verbalising what he w.. Read more...