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ABA Therapy — Managing Transitions Between Multiple Therapists

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face challenges when transitioning from one activity to the next. If they know what’s coming up next, they are more likely to navigate the situation successfully, without reacting negatively. This…
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How Can ABA Help with Dressing and Undressing?

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is highly regarded for its proven ability to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gain the communication and social interaction skills they often struggle with. While every child’s ABA…
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How Autistic Adults Describe Masking and Unmasking

It is common for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to hide their symptoms as best as they can from others. This practice is called masking, and it’s a way not only to hide autism symptoms but to also cope with them. Some individuals…
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Understanding Monotropism in Autism

Having restrictive interests is one of the hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Individuals with autism, for example, may show intense interest in one subject, such as vehicles, letters or numbers. These interests often go…
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Why is Independent Play Encouraged in ABA?

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) commonly face struggles with communication and social interaction. Because of this, it might seem odd to say that it’s important to encourage children with autism to play independently. After…