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Specialized Talents and Autism

In the last 20 years, knowledge about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has grown leaps and bounds. With this increased knowledge has also come a lot of acceptance and inclusion for those who are on the autism spectrum. Despite this, much of…
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A Day in the Life of a BCBA

There are many treatment options available today for children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One of the leading options is known as applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy. This treatment is a science- and evidence-based…
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Parental Support for Parents of Children with Autism

Autism provides many challenges on a daily basis, to both children who are diagnosed with it as well as their parents. Parents of children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may feel frustrated, mad, upset, angry, sad and overwhelmed all…
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Scheduling for a Child with Autism — How to Create a Daily Schedule

Almost all children thrive when they have a routine. When they know what to expect, what’s expected of them and when they will do what, they are more likely to not only succeed but enjoy doing even the most mundane tasks. Routines are even…
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Is Social Environment an Autism Risk Factor?

As the rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have risen dramatically in the United States over the last 20 years or so, people inside and outside of the healthcare community are searching for reasons why this might be. To date, there has…
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Vaccines and ASD — The Comprehensive Guide

The prevalence of autism has risen dramatically in the U.S. — and in other parts of the world — precipitously over the last 20 years. A 2023 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 36 children…