Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Teens
C: Autism Symptoms Danny Gavin
Withdrawing from friends and family, being short-tempered, easily distressed, confused, or overly anxious might seem like ‘typical’ teenage behaviors. This…
Natural Environment Teaching in ABA Therapy
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Boring! That’s how many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interpret ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). Traditional autism therapy is often…
ABA Therapy in the Classroom
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Today, a general education teacher regularly faces children who demonstrate challenging behaviors in their classroom. Teachers are expected to handle…
How ABA Therapy Can Improve Social Skills
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
Perhaps one of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lack of social skills. …
The History of ABA Therapy
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
There was a time when children with Autism were sent to live at psychiatric institutions with extremely inhumane conditions. That’s…
Choosing Activities for Nonverbal Children with Autism
C: Autism Behavior 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…
Social Stories For Children with Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
“The importance of personal space during COVID-19,” “Why we wash our hands,” and “When I feel frustrated” are not your…
Guide to Social Skills Therapy for Kids with Autism
C: ABA Therapy Danny Gavin
One of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder is the skills needed to be at ease…
What Is Nonverbal Communication in Autism?
C: Communication & Social Skills Danny Gavin
Having nonverbal autism is not a diagnosis. Instead, it describes a set of symptoms under the Autism Spectrum Disorder umbrella. …