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. …
The Revolution of Naturalistic ABA Therapy
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Learning a skill in a therapy room or clinical setting is one thing. Yet it is quite another when you…
What is Stimming in Autism?
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
It’s natural. Everybody does it. Stimming. Examples include drumming your fingers on a surface, rocking, or swaying. Stimming involves repetitive…
Autism and Depression
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
It is estimated that 7% of the general population in the United States has experienced at least one depressive episode…
ABA Therapy for Aggressive Behavior
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
If your child has ever been called a “bad kid” or “uncontrollable” due to their aggressive tendencies, there may be…