Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Teens
C: Autism Symptoms Danny Gavin
Withdrawing from friends and family, being short-tempered, easily distressed, confused, or overly anxious might seem like ‘typical’ teenage behaviors. This…
Natural Environment Teaching in ABA Therapy
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Boring! That’s how many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interpret ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). Traditional autism therapy is often…
ABA Therapy in the Classroom
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Today, a general education teacher regularly faces children who demonstrate challenging behaviors in their classroom. Teachers are expected to handle…
Sensory Activities for Kids with Autism
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) see the world differently. Some kids with ASD might have heightened senses, where a…
What is BCBA?
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Behind every great ABA therapist, there’s a great BCBA! If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) currently…
How ABA Therapy Can Improve Social Skills
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Perhaps one of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lack of social skills. …
Anxiety and Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Anxiety does not discriminate. Anyone can experience it. It’s the most prevalent mental health issue in the United States. An…
The History of ABA Therapy
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
There was a time when children with Autism were sent to live at psychiatric institutions with extremely inhumane conditions. That’s…
Sleeping Struggles in Kids with Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Some of the most dreaded words a parent can hear from their child are, “I can’t sleep!” Yes, all children…
Choosing Activities for Nonverbal Children with Autism
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
Between 25%-35% of autistic children are believed to be non-verbal. Non-verbal autism isn’t a medical diagnosis. This is because there’s…