Support for parents

We are committed to helping advance the values, ethics and principles of behaviour analysis. As an organisation and as individuals, we actively look to share knowledge and practices with parents, professionals and the ABA community.

News

New Parent Training Course in Limerick

Beam ABA Services is delighted to announce our parent training course is being made available to parents living in County Limerick. This training is for parents of children aged 2-8 years who have a developmental delay and/or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It can be difficult for parents…

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Getting school ready

For many parents, the transition to school from nursery or pre-school for their child can be a stressful, worrying and emotional time, especially for those with a child with special educational needs. The expectations are higher, the days are longer, the teaching style differs, whilst also taking into account…

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ABA Pathfinder: One year on

Catherine Browne, Senior ABA Consultant (MA BCBA) at Beam ABA Services talks about the first year of our online ABA service, Pathfinder. It’s been just over a year since we launched our online ABA service, Pathfinder. It has certainly given me a new perspective as an ABA…

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Beam ABA Hold Free 10-Minute Workshops at Autism Show

Clinical team announce speaker slots at Autism shows in London, Manchester and Birmingham and hold hourly workshops on the Beam ABA stand London: 16-17 June, ExCeL stall B7 Birmingham: 23-24 June, NEC Manchester: 30 June – 1 July, EventCity Beam ABA, provider of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) therapy for those…

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CQC Inspectors give Beam ABA “Outstanding” Verdict for Responsiveness of Service

08.06.17: In a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, Beam ABA, provider of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for those with autism or other complex behavioural needs, received an “outstanding” verdict for its responsiveness of service. The CQC inspection report also stated: “We received overwhelming positive feedback from parents of…

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Beam ABA Strengthens Early Intervention Team with Two New Appointments

03.05.17: New Clinical Supervisor and Early Intervention Consultant Join Beam ABA Team Beam ABA, providers of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy for those with autism or other complex behavioural needs, has appointed two new consultants, underlining its commitment to early intervention. Oderay Alonso Sancha-Davila and Manasi Rajadhyaksha have joined as…

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ABA: What is Reinforcement?

Reinforcement is the most important and widely applied principle of behaviour analysis and it shapes how we all behave on a daily basis. Consider the following list of things that most of us do in everyday life: Brush our teeth Use an umbrella when it’s raining Take an aspirin…

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Transition to Adulthood: Supporting Young People with Autism

People often say that once they become parents, they never stop worrying about their child no matter how old they become. There are worries about their children adapting to school, making friends, navigating the choppy waters of adolescence, all the way through to establishing a career and having…

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5 Tips to Support Children with Autism This Christmas

Catherine Browne, MA. BCBA, ABA Consultant at Beam ABA Services Christmas time can be a time of great joy and excitement for families. However for parents of children with autism it can present with some challenges. There is often a change in routine and structure, where children experience different…

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Beam ABA Sets Up Parent Group to Help Develop New Online Therapy

Beam ABA, UK provider of ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) therapy, has instigated a new Parent Forum to inform the way it develops its newest service, ABA Pathfinder. ABA Pathfinder focuses on upskilling parents to deliver therapy, using an app to record data on their child’s behaviour, which is then…

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5 behavioural therapy strategies parents of children with ADHD can implement

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…

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The Benefits of Parent-Led Therapy for Children with Autism

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…

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How Going Digital Can Make ABA Therapy Cost-Effective and Meaningful

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…

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Beam ABA Services at The Autism Show Manchester 2016

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…

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The Autism Show 2016 Roundup

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Beam ABA Services at The Autism Show London 2016

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…

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ABA Therapy Myth vs Truth

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…

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The Importance of Communication

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…

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Insight into Useful Applications

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…

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Glossary

ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) The well-developed scientific discipline that focuses on the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of social and other environmental modifications to produce meaningful changes in human behavior.

ABLS (Assessment of Basic Language Skills) Often pronounced “ables” ABLS is an educational tool used frequently with ABA to measure the basic linguistic and functional skills of an individual with developmental delays or disabilities

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) A group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness and can also have additional problems such as sleep and anxiety disorders.

ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) The way autism impacts each individual is unique, ASC is used to describe the range of the autism spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome.

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) A condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour – a range of educational and behaviural support programmes can help with the condition.

BACB (Behavior Analysis Certification Board) A non-profit corporation meeting professional credentialing needs indentified by behaviour analysts, governments, and service users. The BACB adheres to international standards.

BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Graduate-level certification in behaviour analysis. Professionals who are certified at the BCBA level are independent practitioners who provide behaviour-analytic services.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services Checks) to help employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups. It replaces Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

TTT (Team-Tech Training) provided to staff to show restraint rather than apply it. To promote the least intrusive positive handling strategy with an emphasis and preference for the use of verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques.

EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) A legal document which sets out a description of a child’s needs, and what needs to be done to meet those needs by education, health and social care.

PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) The aim is to teach individuals new behaviours through positive methods to enable them to achieve personal goals. Effective PBS aims to prevent further episodes of challenging behaviour.

VB and AVB (Verbal Behaviour and Applied Verbal Behaviour) VB encompasses what is traditionally called language, linguistic and speech. AVB is a programme part of ABA that focuses on teaching communcation via langauge by using effective teaching strategies.

VB-MAPP (Verbal Behaviour Milestones Assessment and Placement Program) The VB-MAPP is based on B.F. Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behaviour, established developmental milestones, and research from the field of behaviour analysis.