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My Favorite Toys for Teaching Requesting & Building Play Skills
Many parents request suggestions for toys that will help their child grow and learn as well as increase their engagement with others....
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Jul 18, 20235 min read
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Toilet Training Readiness for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
One of the most common questions I receive from families with a child diagnosed with autism is: “How do I know when my child ready for...
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Jun 14, 20236 min read
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Tips for Managing Your Child’s Summer Break
Many parents and caregivers worry that their child may regress or lose skills during the summer months when their child does not have...
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May 12, 20233 min read
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Medical Diagnosis of Autism vs. Educational Eligibility of Autism
After working in the field of ABA therapy services for over ten years, I still find that families express confusion regarding the...
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May 5, 20233 min read
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The ABA Therapy Intake Process
If your family is embarking on the process of initiating ABA therapy services, know that ABA therapy is unlike other treatment options...
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Apr 20, 20235 min read
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What is ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy?
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) uses the science of behavior to improve human conditions. Behavior is the primary focus of the science,...
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Apr 4, 20233 min read
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An Autism Diagnosis & Beyond
Families may have a difficult time processing that their child now has a diagnosis of autism and what that means for their child and...
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Mar 14, 20232 min read
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The Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Process
The journey of getting a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be an overwhelming process for families. If you are awaiting an...
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Feb 1, 20234 min read
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