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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 […]
Autism Pride Day is a day set aside to celebrate and honor the unique strengths, talents, and potential of those on the autism spectrum. It’s an opportunity to recognize that everyone deserves respect, understanding, and acceptance regardless of their autistic traits. Let’s celebrate by learning more about Autism Pride Day. When is Autistic Pride Day? […]
Every child is different regarding signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is especially true when we look at how it is present in boys vs girls. This article will examine the most common signs of autism in boys, so keep reading to learn more. Why are more boys than girls diagnosed with […]
One in every 44 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. But can autism be developed at a later age? Research indicates that the condition is always present early on, however, it may be diagnosed late for a variety of reasons.For children diagnosed with autism, ABA therapy at home can be […]
Over the past few years there has been a growing number of children who are being diagnosed with both Down syndrome and autism. However, these are two co-existing conditions that while are both characterized by developmental delays, are actually very different. Here’s what to know about each of these conditions. Understanding the Two Conditions Autism […]
