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Reviewing the Effects of Autism on The Brain

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Have you ever wondered how autism affects the brain? Does the brain of a neuro-typical individual, and the brain of…

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Teaching Personal Hygiene Skills to Kids with Autism

C: Autism EducationA: Danny Gavin

Welcome, parents! In the journey of raising children with autism, teaching personal hygiene skills plays a pivotal role. It’s not…

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The Benefits of Music for Kids with Autism

C: Autism EducationA: Danny Gavin

Music has the power to evoke a myriad of emotions – joy, sadness, nostalgia, and hope – sometimes all at…

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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA Therapy

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Autism Spectrum Disorder. Like the name implies, autism is diagnosed on a spectrum level.Think of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as…

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Tacting in ABA Therapy: What It Is, Importance, and Examples

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

You're at the grocery store with your child who has autism. As you navigate through the aisles, you notice his…

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How to Teach Independent Living Skills to Children with Autism

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

The moment a parent notices signs of autism or receives the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for their child,…

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A Guide on Positive and Negative Punishment in ABA

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

You might wonder how the term “positive punishment” even makes sense. After all, how can any type of punishment be…

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Discriminative Stimulus in ABA Therapy

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Today, we're going to shine a spotlight on something called discriminative stimulus (SD). What is Discriminative Stimulus? Let's start with…

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Understanding Extinction Bursts in ABA Therapy: A Guide for Parents

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Your child has been making amazing progress in their ABA therapy sessions. You’ve been cheering on every little milestone, from…

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Understanding the Four Functions of Behavior in ABA Therapy

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Hey parents! Ever wonder why your child does what they do? Understanding your child's behavior can sometimes feel like solving…