Author: Martin

There is now one autism diagnosis, ASD, described by support level (1–3). Learn the levels, what happened to Asperger's and PDD-NOS, and why Rett is separate.

Explore why "high-functioning autism" was replaced by support levels. Learn how modern terminology better reflects the diverse needs of the autistic community.

Learn about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and what it means to be "on the spectrum," covering everything from social interactions to sensory challenges.

Many autistic people have strong rote and visual memory, while working memory can be harder. Learn why, whether good memory is a sign of autism, and how to use it.

A prompt hierarchy is the ordered levels of help ABA therapists use, from full physical to independent. See each level with examples, MTL vs. LTM, and how prompts fade.

Tactile sensitivity means everyday touch feels too intense. Learn the signs (tags, seams, messy play), hyper- vs. hyposensitivity, and when to see an OT.

Sticker shock is real when you first look up ABA therapy pricing. The numbers sound steep — and for families without insurance, they can be. But for the majority of families, the actual out-of-pocket cost looks very different from the headline rate. Understanding both sides of that...

Learn what is the hardest age for autism, common challenges at different stages, and strategies to support children’s development effectively.

What is DRI vs DRO vs DRA in ABA? Welcome to the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy! If you’re exploring ways to support positive behavioral shifts, you’ve likely come across the term differential reinforcement. This approach is a cornerstone of behavior...

Differential reinforcement is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) technique used to change behavior by reinforcing a target behavior while withholding reinforcement for an unwanted, problem behavior. Rather than punishing what a person shouldn’t do, it rewards what they should...