What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)?
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? It is a pattern where everyday demands trigger intense anxiety and a strong need to avoid or resist. It is most often...
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What Is a Negative Reinforcement in ABA? Simple Examples
What is a negative reinforcement in ABA? It means a behavior increases because something unpleasant is removed, reduced, or avoided right after the behavior. It is not...
Do Parents Attend ABA With Siblings? What to Expect
Do parents attend ABA with siblings? Parents often attend ABA sessions, especially for caregiver training and carryover at home. Siblings may attend sometimes, but it...
What Is Life Like as an Adult with Autism?
What is life like as an adult with autism? Many face social struggles, rigid routines, and sensory issues, with 1 in 45 U.S. adults affected. Up to 49% achieve good...
Mastering Autism and Transitions Between Tasks
Autism and transitions between tasks challenge many kids due to routine disruptions and anxiety. Up to 25% of school day involves transitions, where difficulties arise....
Strategies for Autism and School Refusal
Autism and school refusal hits hard, with 43% of autistic students persistently absent, often from anxiety or sensory overload. ABA strategies cut refusal by targeting...
Effective Feeding Strategies for Kids with Autism
Feeding strategies for kids with autism tackle common issues like food refusal and selectivity, which affect up to 70-90% of these children. At Epic Minds Therapy,...
Tactile Sensitivity in Children: Signs and Solutions
Does your child get upset by clothing tags or avoid getting their hands messy? This could be a sign of tactile sensitivity, a condition where the sensory system...
The Connection Between Sensory Processing Disorder Test and ABA
Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is the first step toward helping your child navigate a world that can feel overwhelming. When the brain struggles to...