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Autistic Fatigue: Recognizing and Managing Energy Depletion

At times, you may feel as if you’ve figuratively hit a wall, that you’re feeling tired and worn down even though you had a typical day. This type of fatigue is normal for people to experience occasionally. For individuals with autism…
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Helping Autistic Teens Navigate Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is something that everyone faces in their lives, but can be especially severe in the teenage years. Navigating this part of life can be challenging for any teen, and it can present unique challenges to teens with autism spectrum…
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Using ABA to Build Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) aims to support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) so they can live as independently as possible. There are many different ways in which this is done through targeted interventions that address…
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How to Read and Understand Your Child’s ABA Data Sheets

Data is at the heart of applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), which is the gold standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It helps to inform therapy teams to make the best decisions for every child they serve. By…
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The Difference Between ‘Compliance’ and ‘Cooperation’ in ABA

Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is considered the gold standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Taking a science-based approach to supporting children on the autism spectrum helps them to acquire the essential…