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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. …

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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

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

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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…

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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…

Little Girl Playing with Her Mother

A Guide on Positive and Negative Reinforcement in ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

You’re at the mall trying to buy a pair of shoes for yourself when your child with autism flies into…

Girl being overwhelmed by sensory overload

Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

When we see a child react powerfully to a loud noise, a strong smell, or flashing lights, we immediately assume…

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At-Home Activities For Kids with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning,” said American author, poet, and naturalist Diane Ackerman.  Yet, for many children…

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Potty Training & Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

The significant milestones in a developing child’s life include learning to walk, talk, and use the bathroom independently.  Yet toilet…