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Are autistic kids very attached to their parents?

Attachment between autistic children and their parents is often strong, though it may look different from typical...

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Understanding How Many Times You Can Fail the BCBA Exam

Key Highlights The Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) allows you to take the BCBA exam up to...

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Strategies to Avoid Failing the BCBA Exam Next Time

Key Highlights Failing the BCBA exam is a common experience and does not define your future as...

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How Many Questions Can You Get Wrong on the BCBA Exam?

Key Highlights The BCBA exam‘s passing score is not a fixed number of correct answers; it’s a...

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Autism Looping: What It Means, What Triggers It, and What Helps

Discover the complexities of autism looping, including its causes and effective solutions. Read our blog for valuable...

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10 Best Games for Autistic Adults to Enjoy Together

Whether you want relaxation, creativity, strategy, or social connection, the right game can make play more meaningful...

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Dairy-Free Recipes for Autistic Picky Eaters

Discover dairy-free recipes for autistic picky eaters that are delicious, nourishing, and easy to enjoy!

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Complete RBT Exam Study Guide: A Step-by-Step Approach to Success

Becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is an important step in your ABA career. Passing the RBT...

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Measuring What Matters: A Parent’s Guide to Tracking ABA Therapy Progress

Tracking your child’s progress in ABA therapy helps ensure they are gaining meaningful skills and receiving effective...

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Autistic YouTubers: 16 Channels to Start With (Plus What to Watch...

YouTube can be a surprisingly practical place to learn about autism, especially when the person speaking 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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