Stereotypes surrounding autism and ABA therapy are abundant, and they can create confusion and hesitation for families seeking support. In my years as an ABA clinician at Little Champs...
For many individuals, the idea of being autistic doesn’t appear until adulthood. Sometimes it begins after learning more about autism through work, parenting, or supporting a family member. Other...
As an ABA clinician working at Little Champs ABA, I’ve had the privilege of working with many families and autistic teenagers, navigating both the challenges and triumphs that come...
Parents often wonder how to talk with their child about autism in a way that feels honest, supportive, and empowering. Questions like “Why do I go to therapy?” or...
When families begin researching low-functioning autism, they are usually looking for clarity. What does the term actually mean? What kinds of challenges might their child face? And most importantly,...
When parents hear the word “boundaries,” they sometimes worry it means control. And when they hear “autonomy,” they worry it means permissiveness. In reality, healthy development requires both. In...
If you’re searching for how to stop autistic child from biting, you’re probably exhausted, worried, or both. Biting can feel sudden and intense — especially when it happens at...
When families ask us about autism and legal protections, it’s usually during a moment of stress. A school has denied services. An employer has questioned accommodations. A daycare has...
When parents search “Do plastic toys cause autism?” it’s usually coming from a place of fear—not curiosity. I remember sitting with a family during intake for our Colorado ABA...
Autism noise sensitivity can transform ordinary environments into overwhelming ones. Through our telehealth ABA services, we coached a homeschooling family whose child refused to complete lessons when multiple appliances...