ABA Blog

It’s that time of year again! The leaves on each tree are changing color, the air is getting colder, and families are preparing for Thanksgiving ...

There has been a substantive increase in autism rates over the years, making it a global matter that affects every community worldwide. According to the CDC, 1 in ...

Did you know that girls with autism are often overlooked? It’s a huge problem. Overlooking girls with autism produces stress for many families left underserved and without the valuable ...

Sensory issues and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affect many children and families daily. These children struggle with sights, smells, tastes, and textures. This can make everyday life ...

Raising a teenager with autism can bring on a lot of anxiety and uncertainty for many families. This period of life is often full of ...

If your child has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you may wonder which is the most effective, home vs. center-based ABA therapy. You ...

There’s a lot of available information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but we’ve compiled 10 important autism facts you might not know! We hope these ...

Dr. Riva Ariella Ritvo created the RAADS-R  (Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised) test to address the significant gap in autism screening services for adults. With ...

If you suspect your child may be neurodivergent, you may wonder what to do if they receive an autism diagnosis. For some parents, the news ...

Mindfulness and autism may not seem to have much to do with each other, but the practice of quieting the mind and becoming present, known ...

It’s that time of year again when ghosts, goblins, and witches are in full force, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an autism-friendly Halloween! ...

Helping your child with autism make friends can be a challenging experience for a parent. Kids on the autism spectrum, even those who experience milder ...

Gifts, gadgets, and toys for autism spectrum disorder can be challenging to select. You want your neurodivergent loved one to have something helpful but still ...

Picky eaters with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with atypical eating behaviors, food rejection, and aversions. These emotional, behavioral, and physical problems go beyond ...

Raising a neurodivergent child can be a complicated experience, especially when severe problem behaviors in autism begin to surface. These behaviors can be anything from ...

Many people with autism display self-stimulatory behavior known as stimming. When most people consider autism and those who stim, they often think of children who ...

In response to the growing need for quality autism services and events, Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie created the Eagles Autism Challenge. The annual fundraising ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder can be challenging on its own, but conditions co-occurring with autism can make treatment complex. In fact, people with autism are often ...

You’re not alone if you’re worried your child may be showing symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism and neurodiversity are becoming more and more prevalent, ...

Positive and negative reinforcement in ABA therapy are key tools to help children learn new skills. ABA therapy is a behavioral approach known as the gold ...