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A Parents Guide to the New Jersey Autism Registry

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

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Spotlight on Jennifer Lopez, BCBA

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

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Interview with Nicole D’Agostino, BCBA

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

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The Science Behind ABA Therapy

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

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Interview with Rebecca Lasoski, BCBA

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

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Interview with Donna Highley, Behavior Technician

What drove you to the ABA profession? While working in the public-school setting and utilizing ABA therapy techniques with children with special needs, I realized how positive reinforcement and education combined, can bring confidence and a true desire to learn. How do you balance your career and family? I am

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