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Autism vs. Bipolar Disorder: Key Differences & How ABA Therapy Helps

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Autism vs. bipolar disorder is a common comparison for parents when trying to understand their child’s emotional outbursts, mood changes,…

the word ‘narcissism’ spelled out in a magazine article.

Narcissism vs Autism: Key Differences, Overlaps, and What ABA Therapy Does About It

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Narcissism vs. autism is a common point of confusion because some behaviors between the two can look similar on the…

A young boy wearing shorts and a t-shirt running in a field with flushed cheeks and mouth wide open.

Proprioception and Autism: How ABA Therapy Builds Body Awareness and Coordination

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Proprioception in autism refers to differences in the body’s ability to sense movement, position, pressure, and coordination. It’s often referred…

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Is Everyone on the Autism Spectrum? Here Is What the Research Actually Says 

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Is everyone on the autism spectrum? No! While many people can relate to certain autistic traits, such as preferring routines,…

A young asian girl with black flower barrettes speaking to her mother using her hands

What are Verbal Operations in ABA? Types, Examples, and Why They Matter?

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Verbal operants are a way to understand how language works by focusing on why a child is communicating in a…

Brown-haired child sitting at a table and enjoying a spoonful of soup with plates of fruits and vegetables surrounding her.

Autism Foods: A Parent’s Guide to Nutrition and How ABA Therapy Helps Expand Your Child’s Diet

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Autism foods refer to the types of nourishment that support children on the autism spectrum. This is accomplished by meeting…

A mom wearing a pink tank top, jeans, and glasses, helping her daughter put on shoes and socks.

Transferring Stimulus Control ABA: Skills That Work at Home & School 

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

How does ABA therapy help children use skills in real life? ABA therapy helps children apply learned skills across different…

A teen wearing an orange shirt and scarf with long hair and glasses staring intently at a model car.

Autism Fixation vs Hyperfixation: ABA Therapy Builds Balance

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

What is hyperfixation in autism? Hyperfixation is a common trait in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where a child…

An Asian boy wearing a white shirt with blue stars squinting his eyes closed.

Facial Grimacing in Autism? ABA Therapy Stops Tics

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

What is Facial Grimacing in Autism? Facial grimacing in autism refers to repeated, often involuntary facial movements, such as nose…

A baby being held up to standing by a man, while a woman is clapping and smiling at the child, surrounded by plastic toys on a large circular rug.

When Does Autism Start to Show? Early Signs and How ABA Therapy Can Help Right Now

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Autism can begin to show as early as 6-12 months, with clearer signs often emerging between 12-24 months. Autism Spectrum…