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World Creativity And Innovation Day

World Creativity And Innovation Day: Celebrating Autism

Creativity and innovation are essential components of human progress and development. Throughout history, creative thinkers and innovators have driven major advances in science, technology, medicine, art, and culture. They have revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. Creativity is more important today than ever as we face a complex

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Sensory-Friendly Spaces

Sensory-Friendly Spaces: 3 Amazing Benefits For Kids, Parents, And Businesses

Sensory-friendly spaces are a triple win, great for kids on the spectrum, their families, and their communities. With the growing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), society has realized that making space for those on the spectrum is important. One of the hallmarks of ASD is sensory issues. Many kids on the spectrum

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Autism Statistics CDC Raises Potential ASD Rates

Autism Statistics: CDC Raises Potential ASD Rates to 1 in 36 American Kids

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released autism statistics estimates for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the United States. Previously (December 2021), the rate had been estimated to be 1 in 44 American 8-year-olds, which was already startlingly high. On March 23rd, the CDC officially raised their estimate to 1 in 36 kids, representing

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Parents autism journey

A Thank-You Letter to ABA Centers of America from Grateful Parents

Our founder, Christopher Barnett, recently received the following unsolicited letter from a parent explaining in detail her family’s autism journey and how she feels about ABA Centers of America’s work with her daughter.  Dear Chris and ABA Centers of America Team, Our family wants to thank you for all the joy you bring to our

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My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving

My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving: A Film Filled with Laughter and Hope

In the new film, “My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving,” a zombie-obsessed adult on the spectrum searches for his mother, but his journey involves challenges like a Korean family and a street gang competing to be his family. Marcus, the lovable main character, teaches the rest of the film’s characters powerful lessons of forgiveness guided by his favorite

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ABA Centers of America donating to Temple University

ABA Centers of America Honored at Temple University Ceremony to Affirm $1 Million Gift for New Autism Lab

Philadelphia, Pa.—Temple University Provost Gregory Mandel hosted an official signing ceremony on Wed., November 16, to thank ABA Centers of America for its $1 million gift toward a new autism laboratory on campus. ABA Centers of America CEO and Founder Christopher Barnett, J.D., happily signed the papers with Provost Mandel and presented him with an oversized ceremonial

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