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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…
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Washington DC Local Resources

Being a parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can present many unique challenges. You can feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster at times, rotating between feeling proud and happy to confused, worried, sad, angry and…