What is Natural Environment Teaching and Why It Works for Autism
For children with autism, learning doesn’t always happen best at a desk or in a therapy room. That’s where Natural Environment Teaching (NET) comes in—a flexible, play-based approach to autism therapy that uses a child’s everyday surroundings as the classroom. At AB Spectrum, we use NET as part of our autism treatment to make learning […]
How Verbal Behavior Therapy Helps Children with Autism Communicate Better
For many children with autism, communication challenges can make everyday interactions frustrating—for both the child and their family. Verbal Behavior Therapy (VBT), an approach rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focuses on teaching language in a way that is functional and motivating for the child. Unlike traditional methods, VBT emphasizes the purpose behind words, helping […]