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Do People with Autism Have Good Memory?

Do people with autism have good memory? Discover how memory works in autistic individuals and what makes...

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How to Make Autistic Kids Talk: Simple Tips That Help

Wondering how to make autistic kids talk? Learn proven strategies that encourage communication in children with autism.

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Is ABA Therapy Repetitive? Here’s the Honest Answer

Is ABA therapy repetitive? Learn why repetition is used in ABA and how it supports learning for...

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Best Toys for Children with Autism: A Complete Guide for Parents...

Discover the best toys for children with autism that promote learning, sensory regulation, and social interaction in...

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Stimming and Screen Time in Autism: What Parents Should Know

Understand the connection between stimming and screen time in autism. Learn how screen use affects self-regulation and...

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Understanding Autism Overstimulation: Signs, Triggers, and Support Strategies

Learn what autism overstimulation is, how to recognize the signs, and effective strategies to support children during...

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Are There Any Facial Signs of Autism? What Studies Say

Are there any facial signs of autism? Research suggests some subtle differences, but these are not used...

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What Are the Three Main Causes of Autism? Here’s What Experts...

What are the three main causes of autism? 1) Genetics, 2) certain environmental factors, and 3) early...

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Relaxation Tools for Autism: From Deep Pressure to Safe Spaces

What relaxes autism? Various sensory-friendly and behavioral strategies can help individuals with autism unwind and reduce anxiety....

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ABA and Beyond: Starting Strong with Autism’s First-Line Therapy

What is the first line of therapy for autism? The first line of therapy for autism is...

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Our team

Meet Our Writers

The clinicians behind every post — sharing what they know from years on the floor, in homes, and in classrooms.

Sarah Mitchell, MS, BCBA

Sarah Mitchell

MS, BCBA

Sarah got into ABA because her nephew was diagnosed with autism when she was in college. She watched her sister navigate waitlists, insurance denials, and therapists who didn't show up — and decided to build her career around being the kind of provider families can actually count on. She's been a BCBA for seven years, specializing in early intervention and parent training. Her posts answer the questions parents are actually asking, without the jargon. Sarah lives in New Jersey with her two dogs and a coffee habit her coworkers find concerning.

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis · Board Certified Behavior Analyst · 7 years of clinical experience

Marcus Thompson, BCBA, LBA

Marcus Thompson

BCBA, LBA

Marcus spent five years as an RBT before becoming a BCBA, so he knows what ABA therapy looks like from the ground up. He's run thousands of sessions, weathered every kind of meltdown, and celebrated breakthroughs that took months to earn. He writes about the real, messy, rewarding work of therapy: what actually happens in a session, why progress isn't linear, and how to tell if it's working. Marcus specializes in school-based therapy and behavior intervention, and he's never met a data sheet he didn't love.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst · Licensed Behavior Analyst · 9 years of clinical experience

Emily Rodriguez, MEd, RBT

Emily Rodriguez

MEd, RBT

Emily is in the field every single day — on the floor with kids, running sessions, tracking data, and watching skills click into place one small step at a time. She writes for parents who want to know what ABA therapy really looks like beyond the clinical language. Her posts are practical, clear, and full of the kind of insight you only get from doing this work daily. Emily is bilingual in English and Spanish and is currently completing her BCBA certification.

MEd in Special Education · Registered Behavior Technician · Pursuing BCBA certification · 5 years of clinical experience

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