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How can I teach the difference between labeling and requesting?
Making eye contact with the child and asking questions like, “Do you want this apple?” when the child simply says “apple.”
Are ABA techniques used in professional therapies?
Yes, these therapies and techniques have been mainstreamed into early childhood intervention and special education classes. As more information is released, educators and specialist in the field of autism are kept up-to-date on all applied therapies.
Will the fluency building method help with my child?
Studies show that the fluency building techniques have worked for most children when parents and educators, consistently maintain the program.
What kind of progress can we expect with fluency building?
Fluency building can take time as with any therapy. The sooner the child picks up on the steps to specific functions, the better the progress.
Can I apply fluency building techniques at home?
The protocol for fluency building can be just as easily taught at home by the parents. It is recommended to follow through with the structures for success.
For how long can the SCERTS model be used on children with autism?
The SCERTS model can be started as early as diagnosis, and can be continued through the school years and later in life. It can still be applied after children grow up to be adults.