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Holidays for Autistic Kids

7 Ways to Help Children with Autism Enjoy the Holidays

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be difficult for anyone. The lights, sounds, people, and increased demands to participate in holiday activities ...
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Registered Behavior Technician

What Is a Registered Behavior Technician?

If you’ve done any research on ABA therapy as a treatment for autism, you’ve probably seen letters after people’s names, like BCBA (Board Certified Behavior ...
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Autism Diagnosis Experience

A Young Woman Describes Her Autism Diagnosis Experience

Seeking an autism diagnosis, whether it’s for yourself or a child, is a pivotal point in anyone’s life. A young woman recently shared her autism ...
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Students with Autism

10 School-Success Strategies for Students with Autism

Even with a consistent ASD-support team and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) in place, the transition from one school year to the next can come with ...
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Best Pinterest Boards for Autism

10 Best Pinterest Boards for Learning About Autism

If you are new to the world of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), chances are you’re a bit overwhelmed! ASD research has come a long way ...
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ABA Therapy Techniques

Your Guide to Common ABA Therapy Techniques

What are common ABA therapy techniques and how do they benefit children, teens, or adults with autism?
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Teenager thinking about autism

Do I Have Autism? 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Did you know that there are millions of people in the United States who have autism? The CDC estimates that 5,437,988 people in the country ...
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Autism Facts and Statistics That Might Surprise You

Autism is one of the most common disorders in the U.S. More than 5 million people in the U.S. have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite ...
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BCBA working a autistic child

What Is a BCBA?

When you’re looking for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)  therapy for your child, it is important that you choose a program that has a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior ...
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Cure for autism

Is There a Cure for Autism?

The short answer is no. There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is the range of developmental disorders associated with challenges in ...
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Books for Kids With Autism

7 Best Books for Children With Autism

Reading is a non-confrontational way for your child or teen with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to develop an understanding of ASD. This helps them develop ...
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Autistic Kids Grow Up

Should I Worry About My Autistic Child Becoming an Adult?

When you hear the word autism, most people think of children. But the truth is, those children eventually become adults, and adulthood doesn’t replace autism. ...
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Mobile Apps for Autism

Best Mobile Apps for Autism

Having a child with autism can mean having a child that may need extra support with daily tasks. Thankfully, in the world of technology we ...
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Autistic Adult Being Helped for a Therapist

How Does ABA Therapy Work? Discover The Autism Care That Makes A Difference!

If you have a loved one with autism and you’ve researched treatment options, you’ve probably heard about ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and what it ...
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Elon Musk Character

Elon Musk Autism Revelation Sparks Controversy

Mainstream media and the online autism community have been examining tech billionaire Elon Musk’s May 8th announcement as host of Saturday Night Live that he is ...
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What Causes Autism?

Autism diagnoses have drastically increased over the last few decades. However, scientists still do not know what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD) exactly. Many theories ...
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father and son

How Is COVID-19 Affecting People With Autism?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. However, people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have faced special challenges during this time. The sudden changes ...
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Early Signs of Autism

How to Recognize Early Signs of Autism

Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is challenging because it is based on behavior. It is not a disease, physical disability, or mood disorder, which means ...
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Autism teenager in a ABA Therapy

What Parents Can Expect From ABA Therapy—Goals, Timeline and Interactions

What can you expect from ABA therapy for autism as a parent? ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy is a treatment for those with autism spectrum ...
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living with an autistic child

Living With an Autistic Child

What will it be like living with an autistic child? Many people hear a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and become overwhelmed with fear, ...
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