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What Skills Make Someone a Great RBT?

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) plays an integral role in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders. They work every day in fields such as applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) to help…
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Autism and High Blood Pressure

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently suffer from comorbidities. In addition to their ASD, these people frequently are afflicted with some other condition — whether it be psychiatric or physical — that can cause additional…
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Autism and Diabetes

Diabetes1 is a serious condition that affects a significant number of people in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that as of 2021, the crude estimate was that 11.6% of the total population in the U.S.…
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Autism and Obesity

Obesity is a growing problem across all age cohorts in the United States. Childhood obesity is of particular concern, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that nearly 20% of children between the ages of 2 and 19…
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Autism and Picky Eaters

Many parents struggle trying to get their children to eat healthy foods. It’s certainly not an uncommon parenting challenge, but it’s more typical with parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children who have autism…
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Do Autistic Toddlers Like Being Chased?

Play is an important aspect of being a toddler. It helps young children understand the world around them, build relationships and interact with other children, and get physical exercise and exert energy. Playing tag and chasing is one common…