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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) at Advance Therapy brings together multiple evidence-based methods to create a well-rounded, personalized approach for every child. One of these key methods is Natural Environment Teaching (NET), a highly effective, child-centered approach designed to help children with autism learn and grow through natural, everyday experiences.
The main idea of Natural Environment Teaching is in the name–natural. The goal of NET is for learning to take place in a natural, unforced way. You can incorporate NET into a child’s daily routine, playtime, or even during fun social activities!
Natural Environment Teaching benefits children with autism in many ways. Here is just a sample:
Generalization refers to the ability to use a skill in a variety of social settings and situations. One example might be asking a peer to share a toy. Working on skills in many natural settings (i.e., at home, during therapy, at a playground) and during daily routines enables your kiddo to generalize their new skills.
Learning is most effective when it is enjoyable. Because NET uses your child’s natural environment and interests, it helps engage them in the learning process. Catering to their unique interests also gives them greater motivation to practice their skills.
We understand that no two children are alike, and a cookie-cutter approach to therapy is not the most effective. Natural Environment Teaching is very flexible and can be made to work well for your child. The goal is to provide individualized therapy tailored to your kiddo’s needs, challenges, and strengths. The result is therapy that helps them meet their goals while growing in confidence.
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NET uses a variety of teaching strategies to help a child achieve results, including:
Behavior Momentum
By starting with practicing skills they are confident in, children have the momentum and motivation to launch into other exercises that may be a bit more challenging.
This method takes advantage of learning opportunities as they come up throughout your child’s day. Stopping by the drinking fountain can become a spontaneous opportunity to reinforce the skill of waiting in line.
Out therapists use prompts to encourage your child to practice or use a skill. A prompt is a cue or hint (i.e., a gesture or verbal prompt) to help them initiate a skill. Time delay involves gradually delaying a prompt each time your child practices a skill. Over time, your kiddo becomes able to initiate a skill independently using natural cues.
Throughout NET, a therapist will continuously monitor your child’s progress and collect information, or data. Data collection and analysis help our therapists to ensure your child’s therapy plan is a good fit and to make any helpful changes.
If you’re ready to begin your ABA therapy journey, Advance Therapy is here to support you every step of the way. Our experienced and compassionate team is available to answer your questions, guide you through the process, and help you understand the best path forward for your child.
Contact us today, or give us a call at 888-754-0398.
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Advance therapy is the very best thing that has happened to my family this year our son has reached so many milestones with the help of the staff! Every staff member is so attentive to the needs of our son and so professional! These five stars are not enough to rate or appreciate them!
Raykeshia S.
Farmers Branch, TX
Advance therapy is the very best thing that has happened to my family this year our son has reached so many milestones with the help of the staff! Every staff member is so attentive to the needs of our son and so professional! These five stars are not enough to rate or appreciate them!
Raykeshia S.
Farmers Branch, TX
Advance therapy is the very best thing that has happened to my family this year our son has reached so many milestones with the help of the staff! Every staff member is so attentive to the needs of our son and so professional! These five stars are not enough to rate or appreciate them!
Raykeshia S.
Farmers Branch, TX
Advance therapy is the very best thing that has happened to my family this year our son has reached so many milestones with the help of the staff! Every staff member is so attentive to the needs of our son and so professional! These five stars are not enough to rate or appreciate them!
Raykeshia S.
Farmers Branch, TX
Advance therapy is the very best thing that has happened to my family this year our son has reached so many milestones with the help of the staff! Every staff member is so attentive to the needs of our son and so professional! These five stars are not enough to rate or appreciate them!
Raykeshia S.
Farmers Branch, TX
