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Learn All About Hand Flapping in Children with Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

As a parent, you’ve probably seen hands flapping in babies or toddlers flapping their arms. It is considered normal behavior…

Young girl spinning in circles

Learn About Spinning in Children with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

It may involve twirling a marble and watching it spin, staring at a moving ceiling fan, or your toddler spinning…

Teacher Using Digital Tablet during a Meeting with a Student and Her Mother

How Can Parents Work with Teachers to Help Students with Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: 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…

Boy Covering His Ears with His Hands

Learn Why Autistic Children Cover Their Ears

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

We’ve all done it. When a fire alarm suddenly goes off or an ambulance tears by with its siren blaring,…

Back View of Little Girl with Teddy Bear Sitting Near Wall

What Is Modeling in ABA Therapy?

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

One of the best ways to teach is not by instruction but rather by demonstration. This is the foundation of…

Little Boy Sitting with His Teddy Bear and His Parents

The Relationship Between Selective Mutism and Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

At home, your child is a lively chatterbox, always talking with you and the rest of the family about their…

Baby Crawling on Knees on Floor at Home

Home Safety Tips for Parents with Autistic Children 

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Babyproofing tends to be a general safety measure for parents when their children reach a certain age. It often begins…

Toddler Sleeping on Bed with Weighted Blanket

Do Weighted Blankets Really Help Children With Autism?

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Do weighted blankets help with autism? How heavy should a weighted blanket be for an autistic child? Why does deep…

Father and Son Seeing a Medical Professional for an Autism Diagnosis

Navigating an Autism Misdiagnosis

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

As a parent, accepting your child’s autism diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions, both good and bad, from relief…

Hand of Child Finger Flicking

Finger Flicking: Understanding and Supporting This Common Behavior in Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Have you ever seen a child with autism flick their finger over and over? Chances are, you have. Repetitive behaviors…