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Explore our blogs filled with expert research and insight into ABA therapy and autism care. Our blogs are designed to provide helpful advice for families, caregivers, and professionals who work with children diagnosed with ASD.

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How Does ABA Therapy Work?

If your child was recently diagnosed with autism, you have probably heard the term ABA therapy many times. Maybe a...

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What Is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy?

When a child has trouble communicating, learning new skills, following daily routines, or managing behaviors that interfere with school and...

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Understanding Negative Reinforcement in ABA Therapy With Examples

For many parents, the concept of negative reinforcement may seem intimidating. The term “negative” itself implies something that is unpleasant....

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Does Autism Cause Hyperactivity? Signs, Symptoms, and Management

If your kid cannot sit still, you’ve likely asked yourself this very question: Is autism responsible for hyperactivity, or is...

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Is Sheldon Cooper Autistic?

Sheldon Cooper, the brilliant physicist from The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, has sparked debate with his routines, blunt...

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Autism Hand Posturing: Causes, Early Signs, and Management

Watch a kid with autism in quiet moments, and something catches your attention. Their fingers stretch far apart, their wrist...

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Are Autistic People Smart?

The short answer is yes! Autistic people can be incredibly smart. However, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does not automatically make...

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Is Freddie Highmore Autistic?

No, Freddie Highmore is not autistic. The actor best known for playing Dr. Shaun Murphy on The Good Doctor is...

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How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost in Colorado?

The first question parents will ask after receiving an autism diagnosis is about cost. It’s a fair question, and it...

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Can You Join the Military With Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is currently listed as a medically disqualifying condition for military entry under Department of Defense (DoD)...

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Famous Politicians With Autism

About 1 out of every 31 kids in the US now have autism, according to recent CDC data. This number...

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Does Autism Spectrum Disorder Get Worse with Age?

Many parents ask this question soon after a diagnosis. Watching your child grow can bring new worries, especially when certain...