Question: I have an extremely difficult child in my playgroup. She doesn’t let anyone have fun. She yells at everyone for making noise and playing with toys even if the noise was not so loud and she was nowhere near the toys. She seeks kids out to hurt them. I’ve spoken to the mother and […]
What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
ABA is the most common form of therapy recommended for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Its widespread use can be attributed to the fact that numerous insurance policies offer ABA benefits to those with an ASD diagnosis and will cover many hours of ABA therapy per week. As a result, ABA has become […]
Yeshiva Burn Out for Boy with ASD
Question: We have a 19 years old son that was recently diagnosed with ASD. He showed signs of ASD even when he was younger. He was very literal and had an encyclopedic knowledge of animals. Socially, he wasn’t typical and had 2 or 3 friends. When he was in 8th grade, he took learning very […]
Emunah Questions and Anxiety for 14-year-old with ASD
Question: My son is 14 and has a diagnosis of ASD and severe anxiety. The anxiety is being addressed and he is B”h doing well at school. However, he is struggling in his Emunah and is grappling with different questions like: “What’s the point in life if everything is planned and preordained by Hashem?” “Who/What […]