Strategies for caregivers to support skill development
This commentary highlights the importance of caregiver involvement, analysing caregiver contingencies, and assessing social validity to effectively teach living skills to individuals with Dravet syndrome. It offers insights into collaborative approaches that prioritize the needs and contexts of both caregivers and individuals.
A targeted interdisciplinary approach to support communication
This study explores the use of tactile prompting to teach component oral motor skills that support the development of speech. It highlights how interdisciplinary collaboration can help individuals with complex needs build foundational communication skills.
For families and professionals supporting individuals with complex needs
This case study details how targeted ABA shaping techniques (using a head-switch device) enabled an adolescent with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, and brain injury to make meaningful choices and build communication skills. It’s helpful for those exploring real-world, person‑centred approaches to enhancing autonomy and engagement.
