What are Motivating Operations in ABA In ABA therapy for autism, motivating operations are conditions or environmental events that change…

Sensory seeking behavior or challenges with emotional regulation are often the most common physical symptoms in autistic children. However, there’s…

When parents receive an initial diagnosis of autism for their child, one of the first questions they ask is about…

It’s about more than picky eating: food aversion in autism is often motivated and controlled by forces more complex than…

It’s only natural for a child to cry when they’re feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or are struggling to express themselves. However,…

Imagine hugging your autistic child every 15 minutes during the day, or providing them with regularly scheduled sensory breaks? In…

When your child’s challenging behaviors interfere with learning, their daily routines, or their basic safety, this can quickly feel overwhelming…

Frustration, unmet needs including hunger or exhaustion, even sensory overload, these are just some of the reasons children on the…

When a reward follows a child’s action, it’s more likely to be repeated. By comparison, if a punishment follows that…

Often, parents of autistic children are searching for a better understanding or explanation of their child’s behavior. Why do meltdowns…