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ABA Therapy

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…

Therapist Working with an Autistic Boy on Counting

Understanding Error Correction in ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

In the world of autism therapy, personalized support is key for growth and independence. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy excels in providing…

Therapist Working with an Autistic Girl on Letters of the Alphabet

What is Shaping in ABA Therapy?

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Imagine you’re teaching your child to ride a bike. Instead of expecting them to ride perfectly on their first try,…

Mother Communicating with Autistic Daughter Through a High-Five

How to Help Improve Communication With Your Autistic Child

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Sarah eagerly tries to engage her autistic son, James, in conversation every evening after school. Despite her best efforts, James…