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🌟 Big News in the ABA Therapy Space: Unison Therapy Services Services Acquired by Ascend Capital Partners 🌟 The private equity world continues to shape the landscape of autism and behavioral health services. Ascend Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Unison Therapy Services, a multi-specialty provider operating in California and Colorado. Unison delivers critical in-home, in-school, and in-center services, including ABA, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, across brands like ABRITE and SPG Therapy & Education. As CEO Todd Ezrine shared, “This partnership is a pivotal milestone for Unison, positioning us to leverage Ascend’s clinical expertise, infrastructure, and support in our next phase of growth.” Private equity's role in this space cannot be understated, with 90% of autism services deals driven by these investors. With M&A activity rebounding in 2024, as noted by The Braff Group, this acquisition underscores the growing demand for scalable, high-quality autism and behavioral health services. https://lnkd.in/gw4HAQEV 💡 What are your thoughts on the impact of PE-backed growth on autism and IDD therapy services? Let’s discuss! #ABAtherapy #BehavioralHealth #PrivateEquity #AutismServices #Leadership

Let's talk Executive Functioning. As educators do we know how how this can affect our students in our setting? Executive function or executive skills is derived from literature around Neuroscience and refers to brain-based skills to execute and perform tasks. The executive system involves the prefrontal cortex, ganglia and thalamus. It is a cognitive process that is needed to plan and direct activities and regulate behaviour. Based on Dawson and Guare's model, it explores how it affects 11 areas: •Response Inhibition •Working memory •Emotional control •Sustained attention •Task initiation •Planning/prioritisation •Organisation •Time management •Goal-directed persistence •Flexibility •Metacognition  -Dawson and Guare (2004, 2009) So in what areas of SEND may we see deficits in executive functioning? Frequently it is seen in conditions such as some of the following: -ADHD -ASC -Learning and Language Disabilities -Down Syndrome -Cerebral Palsy -Dyslexia Want to know more? Get in touch. #education #educationalleadership #specialneeds #specialeducationalneeds #executivefunction #executiveskills #schoolleadership #SEND #SENDConsultant #specialeducationalneedsadvocate

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Ecological validity is crucial when designing interventions in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. It refers to the extent to which the findings and results obtained in a controlled setting can be generalized to real-world situations. Here's why ecological validity is important in ABA therapy interventions: 1. Generalization: ABA therapy aims to help individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities generalize their learned behaviors and skills across different settings and situations. By incorporating ecological validity into intervention design, therapists ensure that the skills learned in therapy sessions transfer to everyday life. This promotes functional independence and real-world application of learned behaviors. 2. Real-life Challenges: Interventions that lack ecological validity may not adequately prepare individuals for the challenges they face in their natural environments. By considering the specific context and demands of the individual's daily life, therapists can develop interventions that directly address the skills and behaviors needed to navigate real-life situations effectively. 3. Motivation and Engagement: Ecologically valid interventions take into account the individual's interests, preferences, and motivations. By incorporating meaningful and relevant activities into therapy sessions, individuals are more likely to be engaged and motivated to participate actively. This enhances the effectiveness of the intervention and promotes sustained progress over time. 4. Family and Community Inclusion: ABA therapy interventions should not only focus on individual goals but also consider the role of family members and the broader community. Ecological validity ensures that interventions are relevant and applicable within these social contexts, promoting the generalization of skills and behaviors across different people and environments. 5. Long-Term Outcomes: By designing interventions with ecological validity in mind, therapists can increase the likelihood of long-term positive outcomes. When individuals are equipped with skills that are directly applicable to their daily lives, they are more likely to maintain and generalize those skills over time. In summary, ecological validity is essential in ABA therapy interventions as it ensures that learned skills and behaviors are applicable and transferable to real-life situations. By considering the individual's natural environment, motivation, and long-term goals, therapists can develop interventions that promote generalization, independence, and meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. #EcologicalValidity #ABAtherapy #RealWorldApplication #Generalization #FunctionalIndependence #Autism #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Inclusion #Motivation #LongTermOutcomes

Therapy can make a huge difference for individuals with learning disabilities! Here are 5 important therapies that support skill-building and confidence: 🌟 Speech and Language Therapy: Enhances communication skills, improves verbal expression, and boosts understanding of language. 🌟 Occupational Therapy (OT): Improves fine motor skills, attention, and sensory processing, making everyday tasks easier. 🌟 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Builds emotional resilience, helps manage anxiety, and promotes a positive mindset toward learning. 🌟 Educational Therapy: Develops personalized learning strategies to improve academic performance and boost confidence in school. 🌟 Multi-Sensory Integration Therapy: Strengthens reading and comprehension skills by engaging multiple senses for better learning. Share this post to raise awareness and help others learn how these therapies can change lives! 🧡 #CommunityCarePartners #PersonalizedSupport #CompassionateCare #InclusiveCare #DevelopmentalDisability #IntellectualDisability #EmpoweringAbilities #InclusiveCare #SupportForAll #IDDCommunity #IDDCareNJ #LDAwarenessMonth2024 #InclusionForAll #SupportAndEmpower #TherapyForSuccess

As we learn and evolve as a society, we understand that we must work WITH our autistic students and clients to help them to feel supported and validated and indeed, valuable, loved, and cherished as unique, smart, creative individuals. This starts with respect. I have believed THIS since my very first autistic client, on my very first day of work as an occupational therapist. Working within a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based paradigm means that we must first and foremost identify our kids' strengths, and secondly that we must incorporate their strengths in to their daily lives, so they feel good or even great about themselves. But ND-affirming practice does not mean ignoring areas of challenge, such as motor skill development or understanding one's own sensory processing! So, how DO we provide neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based intervention? The answer is that we are learning how to do this and how to do it well and with respect to our clients. In this example, I hope to demonstrate how to incorporate a child's strengths and interests into their OT session. And although this is an OT example, this approach works for teachers and speech language therapists a well. How do you incorporate a child's strengths and unique neurology right into your sessions with a child? What am I missing? How can I improve MY practice? #autism #autismgoals #autismeducation #OT #COTA #SBOT #schoolbasedot #Autistic #slpgoals #otgoals #behaviormanagement #slpeducation #ndaffirmingpractice #ndaffirmingot #ndaffirmingslp #ndaffirminggoals #neurodiversity #neurodiversitymodel #neurodiversityeducation #bostonuniversity #sargentcollege #westlakevillageparents #thousandoaksparents #occupationaltherapy #sbot #speechtherapy #spedteacher #spedparent #autismteacher #autismparent

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/dkrXAcQh Autism Intervention Software is designed to assist children with autism by providing therapeutic and educational tools that address social, communication, and behavioral challenges, while promoting cognitive development, language skills, and social abilities through structured tasks and activities. Leading companies in this sector include ABA Flash Cards, Birdhouse for Autism, Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame, Choiceworks Calendar, Dexteria VMI, MindNode, Miracle Modus, Netsmart, Otsimo Special Education, and Proloquo2Go. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global Autism Intervention Software market, including quantitative and qualitative insights, to guide business strategies, assess market competition, and inform decision-making. The market size, estimates, and forecasts from 2019 to 2030 are presented in terms of revenue, with a focus on segmentation by product type, application, and region, using 2023 as the base year. *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Communication Software, Goal Tracking Software, Social Skills Software, Sensory Application Software, Others *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Institutions and Schools, Family *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Breathe, Think-it ,Choiceworks Calendar, MindNodes, Netsmart, Otsimo #AutismIntervention #AutismTherapy #SpecialEducation #AutismSupport #CommunicationSkills #CognitiveDevelopment #BehavioralTherapy #AutismEducation #SocialSkillsTraining #TherapeuticSoftware #AutismAwareness #ABAtherapy #ChildDevelopment #AutismTechnology #SpeechDevelopment #LearningTools #AutismSpectrumDisorder #EarlyIntervention #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveEducation

🌟 The Long-Term Benefits of Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech Therapy 🌟 Incorporating neurodiversity-affirming practices into speech therapy isn't just beneficial in the short term—it paves the way for significant long-term positive outcomes. Here are some of the lasting benefits: 💪 A Strong Self-Concept: By recognizing and celebrating strengths, individuals develop a positive self-image and greater confidence in their abilities. Clients learn more about their preferences and individual differences, increasing agency, future independence, and self-advocacy. 🗣 Authenticity in Communication: Honoring and accommodating diverse communication styles fosters more effective and authentic communication, benefiting personal and professional relationships. 😊 Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Creating environments that support sensory differences helps reduce stress and anxiety, promoting overall mental and emotional well-being. It also teaches clients how to support their sensory systems outside of the session. 🎯 Ripples of Change: When we "live" neurodiversity-affirming practices in and outside our offices, we provide models to others, and we challenge workspaces, and academic spaces to take a deeper look into their practices. When we educate, we encourage change and safer spaces. 👥 Enhanced Quality of Life: You may very well be the first person to affirm your client. As therapists, we are often educating families. Those families are the places that our clients go home to. Caregiver education in neurodiversity-affirming services is advocacy. We help improve caregiver and child relationships. In our very first session, the words we use can help caregivers see their children and themselves through a strengths-based lens, improving the home environment and quality of life for that child. Neurodiversity-affirming therapy isn't just therapy, it's revolution, it's activism, and most importantly, it's evidence-based practice. #Neurodiversity #SpeechTherapy #LongTermBenefits #Empowerment #QualityOfLife #autism

Doctors and therapists now recognize the importance of early intervention when it comes to ASD. Why does it matter so much? Here are three of the main benefits. Neuroplasticity: Early intervention for ASD taps into neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and change. By intervening early, we enhance a child's brain development, potentially preventing challenging behaviors and better preparing them for school. Learning Play Skills: Children with ASD often require explicit instruction in play and social skills. Through breaking down and repeating each step until mastered, they can learn to interact and play like their peers, though this may require extensive therapy over time. ABA Therapy's Impact: Intensive ABA Therapy can help children "catch up" to their peers intellectually and educationally. Studies show that early, intensive intervention may lead to significant improvements, with some children even moving higher on the ASD scale or out of the spectrum entirely. #abatherapy #aba #autism #bcba #autismawareness #behavioranalysis #appliedbehavioranalysis #rbt #asd #autismacceptance #autismmom #autismfamily #behavior #behavioranalyst #specialneeds #specialeducation #bcaba #speechtherapy #autismspectrumdisorder #autismsupport #autismparents #bcbalife #behaviortherapy #autismspeaks #bacb #autismlove #autismadvocate #autismparent #abatherapist #autismcommunity

🌟 New Blog Alert: Unlocking Potential with a Positive Systems Approach & CBT 🌟 Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities requires compassion, adaptability, and a holistic perspective. In this week’s blog post on drbobcarey.com, we dive into the transformative power of the Positive Systems Approach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), tailored to meet the unique needs of this population. 🔑 Key Insights You’ll Discover: ✅ How the Positive Systems Approach leverages strengths-based, customized strategies to empower individuals. ✅ The benefits of CBT for emotional resilience and practical skill-building, even for those with limited language or abstract thinking abilities. ✅ Adaptation techniques like visual aids, simplified language, and caregiver involvement that make CBT accessible and effective. 💡 Why This Matters: From using emotion thermometers to reframe “tricky thoughts” to engaging caregivers in creating consistent support, our approach ensures therapy is not only impactful but also inclusive. 📚 Read the full post for practical strategies, case examples, and actionable tips to support emotional well-being, coping skills, and greater independence: Unlocking Potential: Using a Positive Systems Approach and CBT. https://lnkd.in/giW67pKe Let’s work together to build a world where every individual can thrive. 🌈 #DevelopmentalDisabilities #MentalHealth #CBT #PositiveSystemsApproach #Inclusion #Therapy