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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is an effective and safe therapy for autism. But if a therapist is not qualified and not right for your child, the treatment may become harmful and cause new problem behaviors. Keep on reading to find out more about ABA therapy and what you should know when looking for a therapy […]
We sat down with this month’s Gold Star winner Jennifer Gruber to discover what drives her as a Behavior Analyst, what she likes about working for Golden Care Therapy. and what her day-to-day looks like Tell us a bit about your job as a BCBA. I love my job! It is the […]
We sat down with this month’s Gold Star winner Jayah Washington to discover what drives her as an ABA therapist, what she likes about working for Golden Care Therapy. and how she manages her work-life balance Tell us a bit about your job as an ABA Therapist I have bachelors in Speech Pathology […]
Hi Alonda! Can you tell us about what the day to day of your job look like? My motto is learning through play, I create an atmosphere that is fun, sensory friendly, yet challenging to create a positive change in behavior. Each day is different, being able to adapt and have fun is imperative to […]
Due to COVID-19, schools and daycare centers in New Jersey and many other States have been closed. This is a stressful and challenging situation for all of us, especially for children with autism and their families. We know that many of you must be asking yourselves how best to discuss this with your children and […]
GCT: What drove you to the BCBA profession? Noele: I love behavior! More accurately, I love working on behavior change. As a School Psychologist intern (17 years ago) I was trained to complete FBAs. I applied that knowledge to help students (and staff) to have more positive experiences through behavior change. I found the process […]
GCT: Hi Stephanie! Can you tell us about what drove you to the ABA profession? Stephanie: Working in a school district has taught me a great deal over the years. Most importantly it helped me realize how rewarding ABA is and I wanted to make more of a difference. In a district we are faced […]
Working with children with autism is an extremely rewarding career. While the work can be challenging at times, no two days are ever the same. And with children in New Jersey having the highest rate of autism in the country, there is more demand than ever for talented and passionate professionals. Who are we We’re […]
GCT: Hi Lauren! Can you tell me about what drove you to the ABA profession? Lauren: I started working with individuals with disabilities back in high school. Once I got to college, I specifically began working more with people on the autism spectrum. I was a peer mentor at The College Support Program at Rutgers, […]
Autism walks, rides and runs are a great way to be active, have fun and raise money for a cause that’s close to all of our hearts. There are a large number of autism walks in New Jersey each year, as well as rides and runs, so everyone has the chance to participate no matter […]
