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
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
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
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
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
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
