Learn All About Hand Flapping in Children with Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
As a parent, you’ve probably seen hands flapping in babies or toddlers flapping their arms. It is considered normal behavior…
Learn About Spinning in Children with Autism
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
It may involve twirling a marble and watching it spin, staring at a moving ceiling fan, or your toddler spinning…
How Can Parents Work with Teachers to Help Students with Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
“She’s too much to handle,” “I don’t think he’s capable of learning.” If you’re the parent of an autistic student…
Learn Why Autistic Children Cover Their Ears
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
We’ve all done it. When a fire alarm suddenly goes off or an ambulance tears by with its siren blaring,…
What Is Modeling in ABA Therapy?
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
One of the best ways to teach is not by instruction but rather by demonstration. This is the foundation of…
The Relationship Between Selective Mutism and Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
At home, your child is a lively chatterbox, always talking with you and the rest of the family about their…
Home Safety Tips for Parents with Autistic Children
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Babyproofing tends to be a general safety measure for parents when their children reach a certain age. It often begins…
Do Weighted Blankets Really Help Children With Autism?
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Do weighted blankets help with autism? How heavy should a weighted blanket be for an autistic child? Why does deep…
Navigating an Autism Misdiagnosis
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
As a parent, accepting your child’s autism diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions, both good and bad, from relief…
Finger Flicking: Understanding and Supporting This Common Behavior in Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Have you ever seen a child with autism flick their finger over and over? Chances are, you have. Repetitive behaviors…