Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is officially classified as a developmental disorder, not a mental illness. It affects how individuals perceive the world, communicate, interact, and process sensory input. Symptoms typically appear in early childhood and can vary widely in severity....

Key Highlights Parental presence during ABA therapy sessions is shaped by clinic guidelines, home-based ABA settings, and individual child needs along the autism spectrum. ABA therapists stress the importance of parent training to help reinforce positive behaviors and ABA...