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A BCBA and autistic child sitting together reading a book during ABA therapy.

What Is Full-Time ABA Therapy?

Full-time ABA therapy is an intensive, structured form of Applied Behavior Analysis designed to support children with...

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Parents holding and looking at their newborn baby.

How to Introduce a New Baby to an Autistic Sibling with...

Bringing home a new baby is a big moment—for everyone. If your older child is autistic, a...

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Adult with autism sitting on a couch reading a book.

What Is Life Like as an Adult with Autism?

Life as an adult with autism can be full of strengths, challenges, routine, and growth. Many autistic...

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Close-up of a young child with autism expressing a strong emotion with mouth open.

Understanding and Reducing Anger in Autism with ABA Therapy

Key Highlights Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a highly effective therapy for anger management in individuals on...

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A girl with autism in an apron playing with flour while baking in the kitchen.

What Do Autistic Routines Look Like?

For autistic individuals, having a structured routine is crucial to feeling grounded and reducing stress. Whether it’s...

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Two boys with autism talking in a park, one reaching out to the other.

How to Handle Autistic Individuals During Arguments and Conflicts

Arguing with an autistic person can sometimes lead to overwhelming situations, especially when emotions run high. For...

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Two boys with autism smiling and playing together outdoors, one holding a red rope.

Step-by-Step Guide to Helping Your Autistic Child Share with Others

Teaching an autistic child to share can seem like an uphill battle. It’s common for children on...

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A child with autism playing with musical instruments in a playroom during ABA therapy.

6-Second Rule for Autism: A Small Pause That Makes a Big...

The 6-second rule in autism therapy is all about giving children extra time to process and respond....

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An autistic boy balancing on a grassy hill in a park, practicing coordination and motor planning during outdoor play time.

What Can I Do Instead of ABA?

Families exploring autism support often ask what options exist beyond Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). While ABA remains...

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A male therapist and an autistic boy are building a gear structure to support problem-solving & fine motor development skills

What Do People with Autism Behave Like?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) doesn’t look the same for everyone. People with autism may behave in ways...

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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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