Catherine Browne, MA. BCBA, ABA Consultant at Beam ABA Services A common desire for a lot of parents of children with ADHD is to provide the best support for their child so they can develop the skills they need to live a positive and productive life. ADHD symptoms impact social interactions, cause communication difficulties, and […]
Catherine Browne, MA. BCBA, ABA Consultant at Beam ABA Services On Wednesday morning my usual scroll through the daily news updates and social media revealed an interesting study on the positive effects of a parent-mediated approach for young children with autism. The study reported that a one-year parent-led communication-based therapy helped parents communicate better […]
Don Wachelka (M.A. BCBA) Founder of Beam ABA Services, looks at how meeting the ABA needs of rural communities may increase accessibility and affordability for UK families Among the many challenges families face when receiving a diagnosis of autism is the financial pressure associated with their child’s disability. Medical expenses alone are estimated to be […]
Visit Beam at The Autism Show Manchester. Following the popularity of Beam ABA Services at the London Autism Show, we are pleased to announce our team will also be exhibiting at the Manchester Autism Show. Taking place at EventCity on the 1st-2nd July, the Autism Show Manchester offers a fantastic opportunity for those who are […]
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We are pleased to announce that Beam will be exhibiting at The Autism Show London. Taking place on the 17th and 18th June at the London Excel, this event is a fantastic opportunity for those who are passionate about autism to get together and exchange best practice advice. We’re based at stand D9, so please […]
Image source: The Guardian If you are reading this article, it is likely you are a parent of, or carer for someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or another related condition. As such, many professionals will have suddenly appeared in your life as they run assessments, ask you to fill in questionnaires and interview you and your […]
Why is communication important?Communication is the act of transferring information from one person to another. It is often taken for granted by those with naturally developing communication skills. Research in the area of communication is ongoing within the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Functional behaviour assessments conducted within the ABA framework have shown that […]
There are lots of useful apps on the market which can assist with positive learning and encourage new skills. As recommended by our supervisor Zara McCambridge “These apps are a great tool for providing structure, reinforcement and additional learning opportunities for use with young people in academic, social and home settings. The apps are user […]
