Brittany Marie

Does ABA therapy replace school? It’s a more common question than you might think. When most people think of ABA therapy, they picture a child with profound autism working one-on-one with a behavioral therapist in a clinical setting. While this can be one application of Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA therapy, its use can extend

It is no secret that children with autism often experience unique challenges. However, many experts and families believe bilingual children with autism face even more significant hardships than their peers, especially regarding language development and acquisition. Research in 2019 states that 12 million children speak another language besides English at home. Within this bilingual population,

Many parents recognize that anxiety can be a regular aspect of the human experience, a part of life everyone encounters at one time or another. Children can experience anxiety in many ways. At ABA Centers of America, healthy anxiety has led children to take chances, motivating them to change, practice imitation, and explore their environment. So,

Are you preparing to sit for your BCBA exam? If so, you might be feeling really nervous! You’ve worked hard to get this far, attended many classes, endless supervision hours, and studied a lot! Taking the BCBA exam can be a complicated undertaking that requires plenty of hard work and dedication, but with the right tools and

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), it is vital to consistently stay current on the latest research and finest practices within the autism industry. An incredible way to achieve this is by completing the required continuing education units or BCBA CEUs mandated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board to hold the BCBA certification. These education units ensure these

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) play a critical role in the lives of people with autism; however, BCBA burnout is common without the proper support and resources. Being employed as a BCBA is incredibly gratifying and vastly improves lives, but it can also be highly emotional and professionally exhaustive. ABA or BCBA burnout is an objective reality many Board

It is no secret that autism and bullying are on the rise. However, what may be less known is how these two issues connect and affect one another. Neurodivergent children are often targeted by bullies, leading to several life difficulties. In this blog post about autism and bullying, we will explore the relationship and discuss what parents and providers can do