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Autism Behavior

Autistic Girl Choosing What Toy She Wants to Play With

Preference Assessments in ABA Therapy: Tailoring Therapy to Your Child’s Unique Needs

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Picture your child happily coming into the therapy room, thrilled to see their favorite toy or snack waiting for them.…

Stressed out child

Recognizing Autistic Burnout

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Imagine living in a world ill-equipped to meet your needs with little to no support available. From being expected to…

Kids playing with sensory box

Autism Self-Soothing Techniques

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Learning to self-soothe begins when most of us are babies.  Whether it’s sucking our thumb, cuddling a plush animal, blanket,…

Angry child with her mother

Sensory Seeking Behaviors in Children with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Your child enjoys rocking back and forth, making loud noises, touching shiny objects, and standing uncomfortably close to others.  These…

Upset child holding his head

Repetitive Body Movements in Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

One of the first indicators of autism in toddlers is repetitive body movements.  From rocking back and forth, repeatedly kicking…

Teacher giving student high five

Teaching Children with Autism to Regulate Emotions through ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

According to a 2021 study, autistic children and teens are four times more likely to have difficulty controlling their emotions…

Upset child that is screaming

ABA Therapy and How It Reduces Harmful Behaviors in Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Repeatedly banging their head against the wall, destroying a piece of furniture, or pushing someone else for no apparent reason…

Kids playing sensory games

Sensory Activities for Kids with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) see the world differently. Some kids with ASD might have heightened senses, where a…

Sad girl talking with her Mom

Anxiety and Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Anxiety does not discriminate. Anyone can experience it.  It’s the most prevalent mental health issue in the United States. An…

Child playing with blocks

Choosing Activities for Nonverbal Children with Autism

C: Autism BehaviorA: Danny Gavin

Between 25%-35% of autistic children are believed to be non-verbal. Non-verbal autism isn’t a medical diagnosis. This is because there’s…