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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…

Little Girl Playing with Her Mother

A Guide on Positive and Negative Reinforcement in ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

You’re at the mall trying to buy a pair of shoes for yourself when your child with autism flies into…

Child having a meltdown in the grocery store

How to Handle Autism Tantrums

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

To the unaware, a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) having a meltdown might look like any other temper tantrum.…

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. …

ABA Therapist Coloring With a Child With Autism On the Floor

The Revolution of Naturalistic ABA Therapy

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Learning a skill in a therapy room or clinical setting is one thing. Yet it is quite another when you…

Young boy stimming at school

What is Stimming in Autism?

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

It’s natural.  Everybody does it.  Stimming.  Examples include drumming your fingers on a surface, rocking, or swaying. Stimming involves repetitive…

Child with Autism Learning New Things During an ABA Therapy Session

The Importance of Early Intervention in Autism

C: ABA TherapyA: Danny Gavin

Early experiences are critical in who we become as individuals and how we can contribute to our communities and society.…