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Living with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Level 1 Autism Characteristics of Level 1 Autism Level 1 Autism, commonly referred to as mild...

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Levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Autism Levels Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that...

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RBT Ethics in ABA Therapy

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) play a vital role in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, directly implementing treatment...

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Misconceptions about ABA therapy

Common Misconceptions About ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one of the most widely recognized and effective interventions for individuals...

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Autistic Meltdown vs. Panic Attack

Autistic Meltdown vs. Panic Attack For many, the terms “autistic meltdown” and “panic attack” may seem interchangeable...

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Exploring the Genetic Causes of Autism

Genetic Factors in Autism Understanding the genetic factors behind autism can provide insights into its causes and...

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Environmental Factors Contributing to Autism

Understanding Autism Causes Understanding the causes of autism involves examining both genetic and environmental influences. Autism is...

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Factors Contributing to ASD Causes

Genetic Factors of ASD Understanding the genetic components of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is crucial in grasping...

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Decoding Autism Risk Factors

Parental Age and Autism Risk Factors Research has indicated that parental age can significantly influence the risk...

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Understanding the Early Signs of Autism

When my friend’s daughter turned one, she noticed something different. While other toddlers eagerly pointed at objects,...

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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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