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Embracing Differences: Power of Neurodiversity-Affirming Parenting

Discover the power of neurodiversity affirming parenting and how it fosters inclusive, supportive family environments.

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Empower Neurodiversity: Mastering Neurodivergent Affirming Language

Master neurodivergent affirming language to empower and support neurodiversity. Learn effective communication skills.

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Unlocking Potential: Effective Neurodiversity Affirming Practices

Discover neurodiversity affirming practices to unlock potential and create inclusive environments for all.

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Inclusive Healing: The Beauty of Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy

Discover the beauty of neurodivergent affirming therapy and its empowering, inclusive approaches to healing.

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Positive Reinforcement Strategies for Autism

Challenging behaviors are something many parents of children with autism face every day. Whether it’s tantrums, aggression,...

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Can Minecraft Improve Social Skills in Autistic Children?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often presents challenges in social interaction and communication. Many parents and educators seek...

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The Benefits of Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) for Children...

Parenting a child with autism comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing behaviors. Every...

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How Stressful is ABA Therapy?

For many parents, ABA therapy feels like a lifeline a way to help their child with autism...

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Key Components of an Effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Autism

Every autistic child has unique strengths, challenges, and learning styles, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach to...

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The Importance of Sensory Breaks for Autism

Children with autism often experience the world differently due to unique sensory processing patterns. These differences can...

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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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