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Teaching Kids to Handle Unexpected Cancellations

Unexpected cancellations can cause children to feel emotionally overwhelmed,  especially if the thing that is being cancelled is something they were looking forward to. If a friend unexpectedly gets sick and can’t come over to play, for instance,…
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How ABA Can Support Bilingual Families

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looks different for every person who has it. Because of this, the interventions and support that is provided to individuals with autism and their families needs to be specifically tailored to their unique needs. This…
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Using ABA to Reduce Hoarding or Collecting Behavior

The most typical symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are deficits with communication and social interaction, coupled with sensory sensitivities, restrictive interests and repetitive behaviors. Some children on the autism spectrum may…
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ABA Strategies for Teaching Children How to Organize Their Rooms

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) thrive on structure. Generally speaking, they do much better when things are in order — whether that’s following a predictable daily routine or having everything in its place in their room. Organization…
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Teaching Autistic Children How to Take Turns During Games

Turn taking is an important skill that children first start to learn when they are young. While the skill may seem trivial, it’s an important building block for lifelong learning, social relationships and professional opportunities. It’s…