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Can Autism Run in Families? Exploring the Genetic Link

Explore the potential genetic link between autism and family history. Learn how autism can run in families...

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Are Sensory Issues ADHD or Autism? Understanding the Difference

Learn the difference between sensory issues in ADHD and autism. Explore how sensory processing challenges manifest in...

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Understanding Autism and Bipolar Disorder: Key Insights

Explore the connection between autism and bipolar disorder. Learn about the symptoms, co-occurrence, and treatment options for...

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Signs of Autism in Adult Females: Understanding the Symptoms

Explore the signs of autism in adult females and how symptoms may differ from those in males....

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RBT student filling out a multiple-choice answer sheet of RBT exam with a pencil in North Carolina.

Is the RBT Exam Difficult? Key Insights and Strategies

Key Highlights The RBT exam is a rigorous certification test evaluating competency in behavior analysis. Administered by...

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Smiling BCBA student confidently taking the BCBA exam at a testing center in North Carolina.

Discover How Many People Pass the BCBA Exam First Try

Key Highlights National first-time pass rate: Around 65%, showcasing the potential for success with appropriate preparation. BCBA...

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Top 10 Essential ABA Therapy Books for Learning

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is very important for understanding and managing behaviors, especially for individuals on...

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Key Autism Diet Supplements for Improved Behavior and Focus

Understanding Autism and Diet Diet plays a significant role in managing autism and its related symptoms. Understanding...

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Exploring the Gluten-Free Diet for Autism

Understanding Autism and Dietary Impact The relationship between diet and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has garnered considerable...

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The Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding the Ketogenic Diet The ketogenic diet, often referred to as the keto diet, is characterized by...

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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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