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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 […]
GCT: Hi Gina! Can you tell me about what you like most in your work as a BCBA? Gina: I love seeing families become more confident in meeting the needs of their children because of the work we do with them. GCT: Yes, it’s amazing! What do you find the most challenging in your work […]
We all hold precious memories of Valentine’s Days from our childhoods. Cupid hearts, handmade cards and crafts, and more candy than was ever sensible to eat. But while they form a part of our cherished childhood memories, Valentine’s Day can create difficulties for children with autism. However, with some careful planning, you can ensure that […]
We sat down with this month’s Gold Star winner Leon Yin to discover what drives him as a BCBA, what he likes about working for Golden Care Therapy, and what’s the best advice he’s ever been given. Tell us a bit about your job as a BCBA I see my job as creating a collaborative […]
The New Jersey Autism Registry was created in 2007 with the aim of improving access to autism services in the state. However, while the registry is intended to benefit those with autism, we find that some families have concerns about this. Therefore, we’ve written a brief guide to the NJ autism registry for parents. What’s […]
Hi Jennifer! Can you tell us a bit of what drove you to the BCBA profession? I did not know about ABA until my last year in college. Originally, I was a behavior neuroscience major in college and switched over to Psychology on my last year because I feel in love with a particular class […]
GCT: Hi Nicole, please tell us a bit about your job as a BCBA. ND: I’ve been a behaviorist in schools as well as in the home. When I make suggestions for children, whether it’s in the home or in school, not only do I utilize strategies that have been proven successful, but I also […]
Receiving an autism diagnosis can be a big shock for any family. Once you’ve had time to process the news, the coming weeks and months will most likely be taken up by researching what’s the most effective autism therapy for your child. If you’ve already started this research, then you’ll know that the sheer amount […]
We sat down with this month’s Gold Star winner Rebecca Lasoski to discover what drives her as a Behaviour Analyst, what she likes about working for Golden Care Therapy. and how she manages her work-life balance What drove you to the BCBA profession? I knew nothing about ABA when I entered the field as a […]
