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Is It Time to Say Goodbye to ABA Therapy? (Hint: It’s More of a “See You Later”)

The ultimate goal of any good ABA program is to make ourselves, the therapists, unnecessary. We want to work ourselves out of a job! We’re there to build a bridge, to teach the skills that help your child learn from their natural environment and thrive in it. The whole point is to get them to a place where they don’t need us following them around with a clipboard and a bag of reinforcers.

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Understanding Neurodiversity: 5 Barriers to Inclusion and Solutions for Empowerment

Explore the hidden barriers that lead to the exclusion of neurodiverse individuals in our communities. Discover insights and solutions rooted in empathy and understanding.

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Navigating Toilet Training: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Therapists

Toilet training can feel like climbing Mount Everest, even with neurotypical kids. But when you’re guiding an autistic child through this incredible milestone, it often feels like you’ve got a whole new set of challenges to navigate. And you know what? That’s perfectly normal!

3 Things You Need to Know About Helping Neurodiverse Kids Understand Feelings
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3 Things You Need to Know About Helping Neurodiverse Kids Understand Feelings

Let’s chat about something truly close to our hearts: helping our incredible neurodiverse kids navigate the beautiful, sometimes bewildering, world of feelings. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent countless hours wondering how to truly connect with your child or client on an emotional level, helping them understand what’s bubbling up inside and what’s happening with others around them.

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Waiting on ABA Therapy is a Missed Opportunity

Just recently, the mom of an incredible teenager – who, by the way, has made some seriously awesome strides in his everyday life after only five months of ABA – dropped that exact line on me. So, I had to ask, right? “Why the wait?” And her answer? It was pure, unadulterated fear.

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Your Essential RBT Backpack: Tools & Tips for Session Success

Think of your backpack as your mobile command center, your go-to kit for implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies with precision, capturing vital data, and keeping your learners engaged and progressing. If you’re serious about being an effective RBT, your collection of RBT tools is paramount. Ready to peek inside and level up your session game?

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AsTeRICS Grid: FREE Augmented & Alternative Communication app.

At its heart, AsTeRICS Grid is a multiplatform web communicator. Think of it as a customizable digital board that uses pictograms, images, and text to help individuals express themselves. The “Grid” part refers to its flexible layout system – you can create communication boards with cells containing words, phrases, or symbols that, when activated, speak out loud.

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School Behavior Notes: A Parent’s Action Guide

Okay, let’s dive into this! That feeling when you see a note from school in your…

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Prepare Your Observations for Autism Assessment and Diagnosis

The Behavior Observation for ASD tool, is designed to guide you in gathering and structuring the very information that can be crucial when speaking with a doctor about a potential autism assessment.