Understanding autism and ABA
What autism is. How ABA therapy works. What to realistically expect from the process
Autism as a spectrum: different children, different needs
A spectrum is not "mild to severe" but different combinations of strengths and weaknesses. Areas of support, why it is not upbringing. What "evidence-based approach" means.
ABA without myths: what it is and what it is not
ABA is not a magic method. How modern ethical ABA works, what to ask the specialist, honestly about the critique of ABA. Red flags of unethical practice.
Speech therapy, communication and AAC
The speech therapist's work is broader than sounds. Why AAC does not "take away" speech (this is a myth). Evidence-based approaches: NICE, ASHA, Cochrane. What to ask the speech therapist.
How to build a plan and choose a specialist
Not "all therapies at once" but 3-5 functional goals. A universal list of questions for the specialist. What to avoid. What to look for free of charge in Ukraine.