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…
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…