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High-Functioning Autism and School Refusal

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Understanding school refusal and its link to high-functioning autism School refusal is about more than merely not wanting to attend…

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What is vocal stimming?

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

It’s an often searched topic by many parents, caregivers, and even neurodivergent individuals themselves: “What is vocal stimming?” Families may…

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Response Cost in ABA

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Typically, shortly after a diagnosis, parents and caregivers who learn about ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) often have a common…

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High-Functioning Autism and Defiance: Causes & Strategies for Support

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Children diagnosed with high-functioning autism may sometimes demonstrate resistance, outright refusal, and noncompliance when faced with demands. When the line…

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High-Functioning Autism and Eye Contact

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

To make eye contact with another person is one of the most powerful nonverbal ways humans can connect. Yet, for…

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What is Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)?

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Pivotal response training (PRT) is a naturalistic, play-based intervention rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA). For families new to autism…

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Understanding Traits of Borderline Autism Spectrum Profiles

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

Though not an official medical diagnosis, the term borderline autism spectrum disorder is frequently used to describe individuals who demonstrate…

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What Interresponse Time Means in ABA and Why It Matters

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

In the domain of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), therapists have at their disposal various measurement tools that allow them to…

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ABA North Carolina Therapy Services

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

From life-long intervention and social recreation programs, to supported employment and a university-based network of regional help centers, support for…

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Head-Banging Autism

C: UncategorizedA: Danny Gavin

What is head banging in autism? Head banging is a form of repetitive, self-harming behavior that’s often seen in adults…