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What is the Autism Cares Act?

Thanks to the hard work of advocacy organizations, researchers and the behavioral health field at large, much progress has been made over the last 25 years in the understanding, acceptance and inclusion of people with autism spectrum disorder…
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RBT Work — How to Prepare for a Session

Behavioral technicians are the people who directly help support children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These people may be Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). In most cases, RBTs will…
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Can People with Autism Drive?

There are, unfortunately, a lot of negative stigmas that still surround people who have disabilities. Those who aren’t educated or experienced may think that people with certain disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can’t…
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Video Modeling

Every child learns in different ways. Some may be very good at following spoken directions and interpreting written words, while others may benefit from visual aids. Young children especially benefit from modeling strategies, in which an…
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Autism Comorbidities

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that most commonly causes deficits in communication and social interactions. Children who have it also commonly have restrictive interests, exhibit repetitive behaviors and/or have…
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Gastrointestinal Disorders and Autism

Children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suffer from a greater number of medical issues, and more frequently, than their neurotypical peers1. These issues can span from immune system dysfunctions to gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Researchers…