What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Q: Our child may have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. What does that mean and how does it relate to ABA therapy?
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A:
As Clinical Coordinator at Achieving Stars Therapy I work closely with families from the moment of diagnosis through intervention and progress reviews.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by two core areas: difficulties in social communication and interaction, and the presence of restricted or repetitive patterns of behaviour or interests.

What this means in practice: Children may show difficulty initiating or maintaining conversations, sharing interests, or interpreting non-verbal cues.

They may engage in repetitive behaviours, insist on sameness, have intense interests or sensory sensitivities Because ASD is a spectrum there is wide variation in how it presents.

At Achieving Stars Therapy we emphasise a strengths-based approach: we identify your child’s unique profile, and we tailor our ABA programs accordingly. We help children build communication, social and daily living skills while supporting families in navigating this journey.

You can learn more about our philosophy and clinical team on our ABA expertise page. If your child has recently been diagnosed or you're noticing early signs, our team is here to help you take the next step. We offer compassionate, science-based ABA therapy services designed to meet your child exactly where they are.

Explore our ABA therapy services here.