Autism

ABA Therapy for Autism: An Interview with Emily Santagati On this podcast, ABA Centers of America’s Chief Clinical Officer, Emily Santagati (M.Ed., BCBA, LBA), breaks down Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how it can benefit those on the autism spectrum and their families. From teaching simple hand washing skills to imparting complex language acquisition abilities, […]

Celebrity Autism Parents: Most famous people set out to be famous, yet many remain committed to keeping their private lives private. Others, such as those mentioned below, have agreed to open a window into their lives to bring attention to a cause that impacts them and many others who do not have the platform of

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,

Elopement is a common challenge many people affected by autism must face. Elopement can often lead to dangerous and even catastrophic events that can be fatal. The thought of one day hearing your child with autism has wandered off from school or during a field day leaves many parents troubled by the possibilities. Fortunately, for those with autism and their incredibly

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

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