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How ABA Supports Substitute Teacher Transitions

Change happens all the time in life. For many people, small changes are relatively easy to adjust to, but children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face additional difficulties doing so. What might seem like minor adjustments to…
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ABA Strategies for Handling Boredom without Meltdowns

When children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are bored, they might experience a meltdown more so than their neurotypical peers do. These emotional outbursts can be quite intense and seemingly come out of the blue. Since each child on…
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How ABA Teaches Polite Disagreement

Disagreements are a part of everyday life. Being able to navigate through them successfully has a significant effect on a person’s daily life — from relationships to school progress to career advancement. Children with autism spectrum…
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Teaching Boundaries: ‘No Means No’

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly struggle to understand what’s socially acceptable. This may cause them to not know and respect other people’s boundaries and personal space. As a result, they may have a tougher…
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ABA Strategies for Approaching New Foods at Restaurants

Getting kids to try new foods can be quite the challenge for any parent. This might be even more difficult for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to some of the symptoms of their neurodevelopmental disorder. It’s…
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Improving Time Estimation Skills in Children with Autism

Time estimation and management are critical skills people need to learn to successfully navigate their day. These skills are built gradually as a child gets older, but they can be extremely challenging skills for children with autism spectrum…