Welcome to peat
P.E.A.T. is a parent led charity based in Northern Ireland. We promote the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for helping children with Autism. We provide training and support in ABA to parents and carers of children with Autism.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with Autism by utilising scientifically validated and effective intervention.
What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism, is reported to be a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them. Children and adults with Autism have difficulties with everyday social interaction. Their ability to develop friendships is generally limited, as is their capacity to understand other people's emotional expression. People with autism can often have accompanying learning disabilities but everyone with the condition shares a difficulty in relating to the world around them.
You can read more about Autism »
What is ABA?
Behaviour Analysis is a natural science approach to understanding behaviour. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the use of Behaviour analytic methods and research findings to change socially significant behaviours in meaningful ways.
You can read more about ABA »
News from peat
PEAT Young People's Project 04.07.2008
The next event taking place as part of the Young People's Participation Project will be a day out at Belfast Zoo on the 24th July 2008.
Read more about PEAT Young People's Project »
2009 Calendar Competition 17.06.2008
Each year PEAT invites children and young people to send us in a drawing (s) associated with the months of the year. We then select 12 pictures appropriate for each calendar month and those selected win a prize.
Read more about 2009 Calendar Competition »
UK Government Response to e-petition for ABA 11.06.2008
A recent e-petition for equal access to ABA provision in the UK has generated a response from the Government. Although the response contains some usual retoric, there are some important points that parents in Northern Ireland should note.
Read more about UK Government Response to e-petition for ABA »
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