A Guide on Positive and Negative Reinforcement in ABA Therapy
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
You’re at the mall trying to buy a pair of shoes for yourself when your child with autism flies into…
Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
When we see a child react powerfully to a loud noise, a strong smell, or flashing lights, we immediately assume…
At-Home Activities For Kids with Autism
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning,” said American author, poet, and naturalist Diane Ackerman. Yet, for many children…
Potty Training & Autism
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
The significant milestones in a developing child’s life include learning to walk, talk, and use the bathroom independently. Yet toilet…
How to Handle Autism Tantrums
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
To the unaware, a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) having a meltdown might look like any other temper tantrum.…
High-Functioning Autism Symptoms
C: Uncategorized Danny Gavin
“Quirky, different, or socially awkward” are often the words used to describe the symptoms of children with high-functioning Autism (HFA).…
Social Stories For Children with Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
“The importance of personal space during COVID-19,” “Why we wash our hands,” and “When I feel frustrated” are not your…
Autism and Food Aversion
C: Autism Education Danny Gavin
Mac’n cheese without the cheese, nothing green in color, and "never anything crunchy" are examples of food aversions. Starting at…
Guide to Social Skills Therapy for Kids with Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
One of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder is the skills needed to be at ease…
What Is Nonverbal Communication in Autism?
C: Communication & Social Skills Danny Gavin
Having nonverbal autism is not a diagnosis. Instead, it describes a set of symptoms under the Autism Spectrum Disorder umbrella. …