One of the most commonly recommended behavioral interventions for autistic children is applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Here we discuss the history and origins of ABA therapy, as well as areas of concern with current ABA practice

Landing a summer job as a teenager can be a challenging and daunting experience, especially if this is your teens’ first time getting their foot in the door. However, there are many evidence-based strategies to help your teen in overcoming nerves and feeling confident in themselves throughout the job-hunting process.

Autistic burnout is a variation of burnout that autistic individuals may experience. While sharing many characteristics of general burnout, autistic burnout is unique in that the exhaustion is the “cumulative effect of having to navigate a world that is designed for neurotypical people.” Read more...

Summertime is right around the corner, and it can be incredibly helpful to start exploring some new and exciting summer camp opportunities. With your child’s school year winding down, summer camp can be the perfect transition into a new routine filled with fun, socialization and unique learning experiences.

Growing up is a process of understanding the world and who we are. Children being made aware of their diagnosis allows them to explore more of themselves, learn to accept their strengths and weaknesses, and learn to appreciate their uniqueness. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of telling your child about their ASD diagnosis and tips for how to tell them.

When a teen is grieving, caregivers often find themselves wondering how to support their teen through loss and whether or not additional support may be needed. We present common signs of grief in teens, how caregivers may support teens that are going through grief and list evidence-based therapies that help to support teens through loss.

The internet has a ton of content, including opportunities for gaming, research, and social interactions. This level of limitless versatility can be exciting, overwhelming, and, let us be honest, a little scary. This blog aims to provide information about highly rated applications to monitor internet usage.

Twice exceptional is a term used to describe individuals that are both gifted and have a disability. Read our blog to learn more about twice exceptionality and gain resources for your gifted child...

Social challenges faced by individuals with ASD can sometimes come across as social anxiety, and in some cases, are also a form of social anxiety. This blog will differentiate social challenges experienced by those with ASD from those experiencing social anxiety, and outline evidence based treatments.

Three out of every 4 young kids who are diagnosed with autism will experience sensory processing issues. That is why it is important to know what sensory processing issues are and how you can make your spaces friendly to people with sensory processing issues.

To date, few evidence-based practices exist to support adults with autism. Even fewer group-based programs are available to support these adults. This blog will highlight what evidence-based practices are available, and what elements of group-based therapy are found to best support adults with autism.

Paying attention to self-care allows us to identify what feeling unwell looks like for ourselves and enables us to maintain a healthy mind and body, make informed decisions, and build up mutual relationships. Having healthy self-care strategies can help our brain develop strong beneficial connections and build resilience when facing stress.