For many autistic adults, parents are primary caregivers, advocates, and financial planners. When those parents pass away, families often ask: What Happens to Autistic Adults When Parents Die? The answer depends on legal planning, housing arrangements, financial preparation, and...

Transitions happen all day. Moving from playtime to homework. Leaving the house. Ending screen time. For many children, especially those with autism, these moments can trigger distress or challenging behavior. ABA for managing transitions uses structured, evidence-based strategies to...

Impulse control affects learning, safety, and social relationships. When a child grabs, interrupts, runs off, or reacts physically without thinking, it may reflect difficulty with self-regulation. ABA Therapy for impulse control uses structured, evidence-based strategies to teach...

Big reactions often have small beginnings. A sudden meltdown, aggression, or refusal rarely appears without a reason. Challenging behaviors in autism refer to actions that interfere with learning, safety, or daily life. Research shows these behaviors usually serve a purpose. They are...

Social interaction depends on one core skill: understanding that other people have their own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. In research, this skill is called theory of mind. Theory of mind autism refers to differences in how autistic individuals understand and predict other...

Does saying inappropriate things mean you’re autistic? Not by itself. Autism diagnosis requires a consistent pattern of social communication differences plus restricted or repetitive behaviors, across settings, starting in early development. One behavior alone is not enough. Does...

Can ABA therapy make autism worse? Autism itself is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, so therapy does not “make autism spread.” The real risk is poor fit or poor quality care. Can ABA therapy make autism worse? It can increase distress or problem behavior when goals are not...

Yes. Can autism be diagnosed before age 2? In some children, signs can be detected by 18 months or younger, and by age 2 a diagnosis from an experienced professional can be considered reliable.  Screening vs diagnosis Can autism be diagnosed before age 2? Screening...

Does saying inappropriate things mean you’re autistic? No, saying inappropriate things does not mean you’re autistic. This behavior stems from social communication challenges common in autism, like missing cues or literal interpretations, but it occurs in neurotypical...

As a behavior analyst, one of the most important parts of your job is helping parents understand Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Many parents are new to ABA therapy and may feel overwhelmed by the terminology and concepts. Explaining it clearly and simply can build trust and set the...