Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS Introduction Many parents begin to notice small differences in their child’s development during the toddler years. These differences may relate to speech, behaviour, social interaction, or how their child responds to the world around them. It can be difficult to know what is part of typical development and what may be an early sign of autism. Understanding the signs of autism in toddlers can help parents make infor

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS One of the most common misconceptions about behaviour therapy is that progress happens only during therapy sessions. In reality, therapy sessions are just a small part of a child’s week. What happens outside those sessions, at home, during routines, and in everyday interactions, often has an even greater impact on long-term progress. This is why parent involvement is not an “add-on” in behaviour therapy. It is a co

Written by Eugene Tng, QASP-S, Programme Director at ABA LABS When parents first hear about ABA therapy, many assume it is mainly about stopping behaviours, tantrums, meltdowns, non-compliance, or emotional outbursts. While reducing challenging behaviour can be part of intervention, effective ABA therapy goes far beyond that. At its core, ABA focuses on teaching skills that help children communicate, learn, and function more independently in their daily lives. When skills imp