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...
A lot of families ask me this, and honestly, it’s a great question. What does a BCBA actually do day to day? The short answer: a BCBA’s work goes...
Calming items for autism are tools I regularly recommend to help children feel more regulated, focused, and comfortable in their environment. These items don’t “fix” behavior—they support sensory needs...
Chinning in autism is something I see fairly often in my work with children on the spectrum. It usually looks like a child gently (or sometimes firmly) pressing their...