Key Highlights Temper tantrums are a common way for children to express frustration when they can’t communicate their needs. The best way to manage tantrums is to first understand...
Key Highlights A typical day in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is structured yet flexible, tailored to your child’s specific needs. Therapy sessions are led by an ABA therapist...
Key Highlights ABA therapy is a structured process that begins with identifying a target behavior you want to change. Behavior analysis is used to understand the function or reason...
When a child is newly diagnosed with autism, parents often feel a mix of relief, fear, and a million questions all at once. I see this every day. Getting...
In my work with autistic children and their families, I often see moments where a child seems “stuck.” They may want to start an activity but can’t move into...
Autistic routines are simply the predictable patterns that help a child feel safe, calm, and in control of their day. They can be simple, detailed, or very specific, but...
No, 7 is not too old for ABA. I work with many kids who start Applied Behavior Analysis around this age and make great progress. Learning doesn’t stop at...
Teaching kitchen safety to children with autism is all about breaking things down, using clear visuals, and practicing in a calm, predictable way. With the right support, the kitchen...
I get this question a lot. Allistic simply means not autistic. If someone doesn’t fall on the autism spectrum, they’re considered allistic. It’s a neutral, respectful term that helps...
Families often hear the terms Discrete Trial Training (DTT) and Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and wonder how they’re different. Both are widely used in ABA therapy, but they feel...