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Many children with autism have difficulties with communication, social interactions, and gross or fine motor skills, all of which make active play more challenging for them than neurotypical children. In the article below, we suggest a variety of stimulating activities that will help your child learn new skills while having fun. Sensory Play Children on […]
On average, 1 in every 44 kids aged 8 years has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Typically, children with ASD have varying support needs which range from learning disabilities to delayed speech development. Read on to learn about the needs of a child diagnosed with ASD. Children with Autism Needs Autism spectrum disorder affects a […]
Despite the wide availability of specialized schools for children with autism, there’s always the fear that your child might not get what they need. When this fear becomes too overbearing, many parents opt for homeschooling. But what does it mean to teach a child with autism at home, and can you do it? Keep reading […]
While it’s human nature to question the cause of illness, autism is a challenging condition to pinpoint. This article will explore the possible causes of autism and provide you resources for further exploration. Let’s start learning about autism today – so you can get informed and make a difference. What is Autism? Autism is […]
What drove you to the ABA Therapist profession? Well, I have always found myself to be working with children or adults on the spectrum. Mainly in a classroom setting or facility. It’s so amazing to be on such a personable level with children and their families. What drew you to Golden Care originally? And how has Golden Care changed since? A really great friend and […]
Tell us a bit about your job as a BCBA. I am a full time BCBA at a private special education school in the high school program. I work with students ages 14-18 with multiple disabilities. I write behavior support plans for students on my caseload to decrease maladaptive behaviors, provide training to staff and get to collaborate […]
There are so many questions surrounding children and autism today. While there is still no one known “cause” of autism, research shows that advanced parental age may impact autism rates. While there is still a lot of research to be done on the subject, there are many people who have questions related to autism odds.ABA […]
There are a lot of parents out there who have a lot of questions about autism and their children. And while there are many different types of questions surrounding autism, there is one question that maybe doesn’t get as much attention as others—“If I have autism, will my child have it as well?” There is […]
What drove you to the ABA Therapist profession? I was inspired by the science of behavior change to be able to help others improve their lives. How do you balance your career and family? I create time to engage in activities that I enjoy (going to the beach, hiking, traveling) so that I feel fulfilled and can be my best […]
Tell us a bit about your job as an ABA THERAPIST. I experience working with special needs children throughout my 14 years of teaching. A co-worker years ago while she was observing me work said “Ms. D, you could be an amazing Rbt”. There’s where everything started. I decided to start as a part time after school hours, and […]
