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Monthly Archives: August 2023

Teen girl with Autism

Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Teens

C: Autism SymptomsA: Danny Gavin

Withdrawing from friends and family, being short-tempered, easily distressed, confused, or overly anxious might seem like ‘typical’ teenage behaviors.  This…

Child having fun at ABA therapy

Natural Environment Teaching in ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Boring!  That’s how many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interpret ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). Traditional autism therapy is often…

Teacher helping boy at his desk

ABA Therapy in the Classroom

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Today, a general education teacher regularly faces children who demonstrate challenging behaviors in their classroom.  Teachers are expected to handle…

Kids playing sensory games

Sensory Activities for Kids with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) see the world differently. Some kids with ASD might have heightened senses, where a…

Child having fun with a BCBA

What is BCBA?

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Behind every great ABA therapist, there’s a great BCBA!  If you have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) currently…

Kids socializing in the hallway at school

How ABA Therapy Can Improve Social Skills 

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Perhaps one of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lack of social skills. …

Sad girl talking with her Mom

Anxiety and Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Anxiety does not discriminate. Anyone can experience it.  It’s the most prevalent mental health issue in the United States. An…

Boy having fun in ABA therapy

The History of ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

There was a time when children with Autism were sent to live at psychiatric institutions with extremely inhumane conditions.  That’s…

Child getting tucked into bed

Sleeping Struggles in Kids with Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Some of the most dreaded words a parent can hear from their child are, “I can’t sleep!” Yes, all children…

Child playing with blocks

Choosing Activities for Nonverbal Children with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: 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…