A Guide on Positive and Negative Reinforcement in ABA Therapy
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
You’re at the mall trying to buy a pair of shoes for yourself when your child with autism flies into…
Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
When we see a child react powerfully to a loud noise, a strong smell, or flashing lights, we immediately assume…
At-Home Activities For Kids with Autism
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning,” said American author, poet, and naturalist Diane Ackerman. Yet, for many children…
Potty Training & Autism
C: Autism Behavior Danny Gavin
The significant milestones in a developing child’s life include learning to walk, talk, and use the bathroom independently. Yet toilet…
How to Handle Autism Tantrums
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
To the unaware, a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) having a meltdown might look like any other temper tantrum.…
What is Stimming in Autism?
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
It’s natural. Everybody does it. Stimming. Examples include drumming your fingers on a surface, rocking, or swaying. Stimming involves repetitive…
Autism and Depression
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
It is estimated that 7% of the general population in the United States has experienced at least one depressive episode…
ABA Therapy for Aggressive Behavior
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
If your child has ever been called a “bad kid” or “uncontrollable” due to their aggressive tendencies, there may be…
The Importance of Early Intervention in Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Early experiences are critical in who we become as individuals and how we can contribute to our communities and society.…