Does my child have Autism?

Does my child have Autism?

ASD, otherwise known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, has affected 1 in 110 children in this country and the rate is increasing! More specifically, it is 3-4 times more likely in boys than in girls. Have you been asking yourself, “What is Autism?
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3 Easy Steps for Making a Visual Schedule

3 Easy Steps for Making a Visual Schedule

Does your child diagnosed with autism have difficulty getting dressed in the morning, or maybe have difficulty following all of the steps for brushing his teeth? What about gathering all of the items to set his place at the table?
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A Sticky Situation: Masturbation Part 2

A Sticky Situation: Masturbation Part 2

Once a parent is able to discuss masturbation with their child and set up an appropriate schedule that works for them, it is important to make sure that the child understands where and when masturbation can happen.
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A Sticky Situation: Masturbation Part 1

A Sticky Situation: Masturbation Part 1

The onset of puberty not only changes a person’s body, but also produces new feelings and urges. One of the most prominent urges is masturbation, or the act of touching one’s genitals usually to the point of an orgasm.
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expert blogs

Expert Blogs Revolutionizing ABA Practice Management: Introducing EthosABA Pro In the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), where the stakes for delivering high-quality, consistent care are incredibly high, the launch of EthosABA Pro stands as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. This groundbreaking platform, a collaboration between Special Learning and…
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Subject Matter Experts

Meet Dr. Brown Dr. Lyre Fribourg is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She balances her work schedule between.. Read More Boosting Your Child’s Speech Development: A “Hands On” Carryover Approach To Therapy Melissa is a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience. As…
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Speech and Communication

Director Tamara Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA has practiced for nearly 30 years, specializing in treatment of children with autism. Read More December 4, 2021 Ronnie Detrich, PhD Bio Dr. Ronnie Detrich, Ph.D has been a student of ABA for over 50 years. As an ABA practitioner with over.. Read More…
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Being an RBT for me was extremely fun because where were you going to find a place where you can be completely silly without having to worry what people thought about you? This was the only job that made me feel like I could make a dramatic difference while being myself.

I also liked to be surrounded by people that had the same goals of wanting to help kids and the teamwork made the job much easier and more enjoyable.

Change and progress was the ultimate goal for our kiddos. The early intervention program was seriously only a miracle because I saw changes in the kiddos that from day one, you wouldn’t even recognize who they were.

Changes from being able to utter 3-4 words where they can only make a syllable from when they started, the behavior decreases in which kiddo that used to engage in 30-40 0 self-harm to only half, learning how to wait during games, table work where they use to swipe and drop to the floor if they had to.

My favorite was when the parents would tell us what amazing progress they were making at home. I used to tear up and felt for these parents so much because it was already difficult for them and now, they can trust and rely on ABA and the therapists knowing their goal was ours.

By Emma Rogers, BA, RBT

Mother Child
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