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Communication & Social Skills

Teen girl with Autism

Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Teens

C: Autism SymptomsA: Danny Gavin

Withdrawing from friends and family, being short-tempered, easily distressed, confused, or overly anxious might seem like ‘typical’ teenage behaviors.  This…

Child having fun at ABA therapy

Natural Environment Teaching in ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Boring!  That’s how many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) interpret ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis). Traditional autism therapy is often…

Teacher helping boy at his desk

ABA Therapy in the Classroom

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Today, a general education teacher regularly faces children who demonstrate challenging behaviors in their classroom.  Teachers are expected to handle…

Kids socializing in the hallway at school

How ABA Therapy Can Improve Social Skills 

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Perhaps one of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lack of social skills. …

Boy having fun in ABA therapy

The History of ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

There was a time when children with Autism were sent to live at psychiatric institutions with extremely inhumane conditions.  That’s…

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…

Mother Reading a Social Story to Her Son

Social Stories For Children with Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

“The importance of personal space during COVID-19,” “Why we wash our hands,” and “When I feel frustrated” are not your…

ABA Therapist Helping Two kids Color During Social Skills Therapy

Guide to Social Skills Therapy for Kids with Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

One of the most significant challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder is the skills needed to be at ease…

Man Teaching Nonverbal Child During ABA Therapy

What Is Nonverbal Communication in Autism?

Having nonverbal autism is not a diagnosis. Instead, it describes a set of symptoms under the Autism Spectrum Disorder umbrella. …