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What Are Appropriate Life Skills Goals for Autistic Teenagers?

As children enter their teenage years, the focus of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) often shifts. While early intervention prioritizes foundational communication and play, the adolescent years bring a new set of priorities, including…
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Omaha NE Local Autism Resources

For families beginning their journey with an autism diagnosis, the path forward is often paved with questions. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) provides the evidence-based framework for a child’s development, but a comprehensive support…
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How Can ABA Help with Managing Social Media Use?

In today’s digital age, social media is a primary landscape for social interaction, news and self-expression. For many children and adolescents, these platforms offer a way to connect with peers who share similar interests. However, the…
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Belmont NC Local Autism Resources

Nestled along the banks of the Catawba River, Belmont, North Carolina, offers a unique blend of small-town charm and a rapidly growing support network for neurodivergent individuals. For families navigating the path of an autism spectrum…
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What Should Parents Do When They Disagree with the BCBA?

The relationship between a family and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is one of the most critical components of a child’s success in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). When things are going great, this relationship is a collaborative…
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Raleigh NC Local Resources

Being a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can present many unique challenges. You can feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster at times, rotating between feeling proud and happy to confused, worried, sad, angry and…