When a child continues to struggle with challenging behaviors despite ABA intervention, it's important to ask another question: Could an underlying medical issue be contributing?
Pain, constipation, sleep problems, medication side effects, and other health concerns can affect behavior — especially for children who have difficulty communicating what they're feeling.
On this week's Ask Dr. Doreen, we're exploring medically enhanced ABA and why looking at the whole child can be an essential part of understanding persistent behaviors.
Sometimes, the next step isn't simply changing the behavior plan. It's investigating what might be happening medically, too.
Have you ever discovered that a medical issue was contributing to your child's behavior? Share your experience in the comments.
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00:00 Introduction & Welcome02:21 Celebrating 17 Years of Ask Dr. Doreen
05:19 All Ghouls Gala Recap & Sponsors
10:39 Highlights from the Gala Gift Bags
13:07 Why the All Ghouls Gala Was the Best Yet
16:33 What Is Medically Enhanced ABA?
18:28 The Evolution of Autism Treatment Approaches
22:28 Medical Issues, GI Health & Learning Readiness
29:36 Can a 22-Year-Old Eventually Live Independently?
34:07 Severe Sleep Challenges & Sleep Study Advice
38:25 Is Diet Really a Big Deal for Autism?
46:05 Supporting BJ Korros & Community Advocates
49:22 Double Vision, Learning & Developmental Optometry
51:15 Toe Walking, Prism Glasses & Other Causes
54:43 Preview: Burnout in Caregivers and Children in Therapy
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