Key Highlights ABA therapy is most effective when guided by a certified behavior analyst with the right credentials and background checks. Your ABA therapist should create therapy plans tailored to your child’s unique needs. Positive reinforcement, data collection, and...

When people hear “autism,” many still assume it means a child doesn’t talk at all. But that’s a myth. In reality, only about 25-30% of children with autism are nonverbal, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). That means the majority of autistic kids...

Key Highlights ABA therapy sessions are tailored to each child’s unique needs, focusing on building essential life skills such as social interactions and functional communication skills. Certified behavior analysts plan therapy sessions using intervention strategies that...

Key Highlights Establishing a daily routine offers children on the autism spectrum a sense of structure and stability, reducing anxiety and stress. Predictability within routines fosters emotional regulation and supports a more peaceful environment. Visual supports like...

Key Highlights Persistent myths incorrectly associate immunization shots with autism spectrum disorder, despite robust scientific evidence disproving this claim. Controversy emerged from a debunked study on the MMR vaccine led by Andrew Wakefield, published in The Lancet....

Children with autism often avoid eye contact not because they’re being aloof or rude, but because it can feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or simply unnatural. This face‐gaze can trigger sensory overload or emotional stress.  In other words, avoiding eye contact is often a...

Yes, you can pause ABA therapy and sometimes it’s the most thoughtful choice. When family life shifts, a child feels overwhelmed, or goals have been met, a carefully planned break (not a sudden stop) can protect progress and support everyone’s wellbeing. Why a Pause Can Be Smart...

Autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls—but the story isn’t that simple. Research shows boys are more likely to meet traditional diagnostic criteria, while girls often go unnoticed because their traits can look different or be masked. What the Numbers Really...

Yelling at an autistic child does not improve behavior—it often does the opposite. Research shows that harsh discipline increases stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, making it harder for a child on the autism spectrum to feel safe and learn. Why Yelling Escalates...

Children with autism absolutely experience emotions—and often very deeply. But recognizing, labeling, or expressing those emotions can feel like learning a second language. Their brains process social and emotional cues differently, which can make it harder to read faces or tone of...