It is slowly becoming that time of year again. Leaves are already starting to change here in Michigan. The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are mercifully dropping from the scorching summer heat. That means it is time for the holiday season to begin. Was...

By: Jonelle Lupero, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA (NY)  Note: The following is a fictional vignette created for the purposes of demonstrating common situations encountered by professionals in this field. “My name is Susan and I have an eight-year-old son John who is diagnosed with...

By: Alyssa Joyce, MS, BCBA and Lauren Fernandez, BA Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy that is deemed a treatment for individuals diagnosed with Autism by the US Surgeon General and by the American Psychological Association. Due to the data...

By: Jacob Papazian MS, BCBA - Regional Clinical Director Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child or loved one is an overwhelming process that brings a flood of emotions: relief that there is finally an answer, fear of the unknown, trepidation for battles to come....

By: Gabrielle Galto, MS, BCBA, NYS LBA Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents us with unique and challenging symptoms across a number of areas including, but not limited to engaging in problem behavior, limited communication skills, decreased social interactions, and...