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How Early Motor Delays Relate to Later Autism Diagnosis

Struggles with communication and social interactions are two of the most well-known symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, these signs often don’t present themselves in children until they are out of the infant stage and would start…
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Supporting School Fire Drills with ABA Strategies

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges in school environments that their neurotypical peers may not. In addition to social and communication deficits, they may also struggle with repetitive behaviors, restrictive interests…
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Why Some Autistic Toddlers Prefer Adults Over Children

Children spend the early parts of their life surrounded by adults. Even if they have other siblings in the house, adults are the ones they have meaningful interactions with every day — for feeding, changing, comforting and playing. At some…
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The Difference Between Speech Delay, Language Delay and Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that children are born with and that affects them for their entire lives. One of the hallmark symptoms of autism is a deficit in communication. Yet, autism is not the same thing…
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Why Imitation Skills Matter So Much in Early ABA

In the early stages of development, children will often imitate what they observe others doing. Smiles, glances and early gestures are usually all imitations of their parents, caregivers, siblings and others they are around a lot. Imitation…