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Resource Kit
Introduction
We at ABIQ believe ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis) is an essential basis for any therapy program for children with autism. Autism, however, is a multi-sensory disturbance which can effect fine motor, gross motor, speech, auditory, spatial and visual awareness and ability.
ABA incorporates programs for fine motor, gross motor, spatial, visual tracking, hearing, recall etc... ABA service is usually provided by psychologists or educators who have a general knowledge of the inherent problems a child with autism may face. ABA service providers are not necessarily experts in the fields of speech therapy or optometry. If the child with autism has a specific problem, ABIQ recommends parents obtain the services of a person who is an expert in the relevant field.
If, for example your child has a flaccid tongue, we recommend you engage the services of a speech pathologist to address the problem, and so give ABA the chance to deliver its full potential.
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Last updated 9 February, 2004
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