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Sensory Tool Kit

Creating a Sensory Tool Kit for Autism: Essential Items and Tips

Have you ever felt bored, sensory overloaded, or full of energy and found yourself doodling in a notebook, fidgeting with a pen, or engaging in ...
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Autism and Anxiety: Managing Nerves to Get School Ready!

Autism and Anxiety: Managing Nerves to Get School Ready!

Starting a new school year can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking chapter of any child and their family's life. But for children and teenagers ...
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Work and Autism Parenting: 5 Tips to Achieve Work-life Balance

Work and Autism Parenting: 5 Tips to Achieve Work-life Balance

If you're asking, "How do I manage my career while raising a child with autism?" This blog will explore five tips to optimize your time, ...
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Autism and Self-expression: 5 Tips to Fostering Expressing Emotions with Autism

Autism and Self-expression: 5 Tips to Fostering Expressing Emotions with Autism

How can children with autism express themselves? In this blog, we will delve into five tips that emphasize the importance of autism and self-expression and ...
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Sibling Support: Navigating Neurodiversity with ABA Care

Sibling Support: Navigating Neurodiversity with ABA Care

Raising a child or teenager with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a unique experience filled with both challenging moments and gratifying times. However, the impact ...
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Short Diagnosis Times in Autism: Impacts of Waiting Periods

Short Diagnosis Times in Autism: Impacts of Waiting Periods

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of individuals worldwide, with the CDC reporting 1 in 36 having the condition. Those with autism commonly present with ...
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Introducing Jessica Zawacki, Director of Research for ABA Centers of America

The Importance of Ongoing Autism Research – Introducing Jessica Zawacki, Director of Research

September of 2023, we invited Jessica Zawacki to step into the role of Director of Research. Dr. Zawacki recently presented on a circuit of panel ...
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Understanding High-Functioning Autism: 5 Tips for Parents!

Understanding High-Functioning Autism: 5 Tips for Parents!

High-Functioning Autism (HFA) is a term some use to characterize individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who have average or above-average intelligence. In many cases, ...
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Navigating ABA: Unpacking the Parity Act for Autism Coverage

Navigating ABA: Unpacking the Parity Act for Autism Coverage

Despite the proven effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), many families still encounter significant challenges when attempting to obtain insurance coverage for this crucial autism ...
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Autism in Teens: Uncover 6 Proven Strategies for Enhancing Communication and Interaction

Autism in Teens: Uncover 6 Proven Strategies for Enhancing Communication and Interaction

How can I support my teen with autism? This question, which parents and caregivers frequently pose, is crucial in providing the best possible support. In ...
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Young shopper wears the helmet of a Star Wars pod racer

May the 4th Be with You: ABA Centers Spotlights Star Wars

In the following, we'll explore ways for parents and caregivers to capitalize on their child's enthusiasm for Star Wars and similar fantasy franchises to encourage ...
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Untreated Autism: A Parent's Guide to Invaluable Support

Untreated Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Invaluable Support

Untreated autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can lead to a lifetime of struggles for many. These include missing opportunities and challenges related to employment, relationships, and ...
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Making Friends with Autism: 8 Strategies to Forge Relationships

Making Friends with Autism: 8 Strategies to Forge Relationships

In this insightful guide from ABA Centers of America, we delve into eight essential strategies we designed to aid individuals with autism in making friends. ...
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Behavioral Therapy vs. ABA Care: Discover the Main Differences

Behavioral Therapy vs. ABA Care: Discover the Main Differences

At ABA Centers of America, we recognize the importance of selecting the appropriate therapy for a loved one with autism. It requires careful research and ...
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Nonverbal and nonspeaking

Breaking Misconceptions: Nonverbal and Nonspeaking in Autism Explained

The power of words has guided human interaction throughout time, but not everyone experiences language in the same way. Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ...
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World Autism Awareness Day: Our Guide to Celebrating Neurodiversity

World Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Neurodiversity!

April 2nd is the annual World Autism Awareness Day, a day of massive significance for the autism community and those who love and support them. ...
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Autism and Dental Health: 7 Essential Techniques to Supporting Dental Visits

Autism and Dental Health: 7 Essential Techniques to Supporting Dental Visits

At ABA Centers of America, we aim to bridge the understanding between autism and dental health. To this end, we have crafted a guide that ...
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Extinction in ABA therapy

Modifying Behaviors: Extinction in ABA Therapy

Table of Contents How Does Extinction in ABA Therapy Address Challenging Behaviors? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most influential and widely ...
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Empowering Youth with Autism: The Role of DAAY Court and ABA

Empowering Youth with Autism: The Role of DAAY Court and ABA

Innovative programs like DAAY Court (Detention Alternative for Autistic Youth) intersect with the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis or ABA therapy to support young individuals ...
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Autism Awareness: Exploring Challenges and Inspiring Hope with NBA Legend John Salley

Autism Awareness: Exploring Challenges and Inspiring Hope with NBA Legend John Salley

Join us on 'The Spectrum' podcast as NBA icon John Salley opens up about his daughter's autism diagnosis, offering a unique look at autism awareness ...
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