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What Are the Earliest Social Signs Parents Tend to Overlook?

Every parent eagerly awaits the time when their child takes their first steps or speaks their first words. These milestones are critical, of course, but the developmental journey begins much earlier through social and emotional cues. In many…
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What Behaviors Are Often Mistaken for Autism in Toddlers?

The toddler years are filled with personality shifts, rapid growth and many firsts. This period is also a time of heightened observation for parents. With increased awareness of neurodevelopmental milestones, it is natural for caregivers…
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How BCBA Decision-Making Evolves with Experience

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) serve as the overseer of children’s progress toward their goals in applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy). They are responsible for assessing needs, designing interventions and analyzing data to ensure…
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Why Supervision Quality Matters More Than Hours

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy) is a data-driven field, often defined by the number of hours a child spends in therapy. While the quantity of hours is an important factor in children reaching their milestones and goals, it is only one…
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Supporting Bilingual Households in ABA Therapy

Language is a bridge to culture, heritage and identity. In the United States, millions of households are bilingual or multilingual. When a child in a bilingual home is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), parents often must decide…