Behavioral Transformations of NC

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Little Oaks ABA Preschool setting is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year!

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Although we’ve been serving their members for quite some time, we’re so excited to announce that we are officially in-network with Alliance Healthcare! We’ve still got just a few openings left in our programs, reach out for more information!

check out our newly designed website by clicking below! Applied Behavior Analysis practice located in North Raleigh, providing home, community and clinic based ABA therapy.

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Behavioral Transformations of NC has rebranded recently and we would LOVE for you to follow us on our new social media channels! We are currently doing a giveaway when we hit 200 likes on our new page Little Oaks ABA!

What a really great article!!

What the Heck Is ABA, Anyway? How can something be both "torture" and "best practice" in autism intervention?

3 Misconceptions about ABA Therapy

There’s controversy around ABA therapy, a controversy I’d like to offer some perspective on. Is ABA perfect? No, but does it mean we should cancel ABA therapy and harass people who support it? Hell no. Like with many things, ABA isn’t all good or all bad, but it’s not evil. ABA has helped Charlie and many other children tremendously, yet a lot of the criticism ABA receives is based on misconceptions.

#1 ABA only teaches kids verbal communication: FALSE

This one is probably the criticism that makes me roll my eyes the most because of how far from the truth it really is. When Charlie started ABA at 2 years old, the first thing his ABA therapists tried to teach him was to communicate. Not by talking, no, but with PECS, then with the GOTALK, then with sign language, and finally with some success using an AAC device. Of course, they’ve worked on vocalization too.

#2 ABA prevents kids from stimming so they fit in better: FALSE

In ABA, stimming is discouraged only if it’s harmful to the autistic person or others, or if it’s so intense that it gets in the way of learning.

#3 ABA is trying to make kids non-autistics: FALSE

Charlie isn’t in ABA therapy because we want him to be normal. We want him to be safe, independent, and to learn to communicate. We want to fade away the less functional and dangerous behaviors, like mouthing non-edible objects and running into the street, to give him a better shot at life. ABA is NOT about making someone not autistic.

With that being said, not all ABA centers are equal. So if your ABA center/RBTs are doing things with your child that you don’t agree with, speak up! ABA is not one-size-fits-all, and the programs need to be tailored to the child. It’s okay to tell your child’s BCBA you don’t agree with the way they’re teaching a skill. Be your child’s advocate.

BTNC wants to give a Birthday shoutout to Staff Members and Clients who celebrated their special day in March! Happy Birthday!

explore through this post to see a simple break down of in-home therapy vs clinic based therapy. What’s best for your child? BTNC is happy to offer both in home and clinic based therapies through the Raleigh/Durham/Chatham and Orange County. Links in BIO always for more information on BTNC and what we can do for you!

BTNC weather update for March 18, 2021. Stay safe everyone!