Jun 30, 2025
Autism-Friendly Fourth of July Celebrations
The Fourth of July can be a wonderful time to celebrate, but the busy, crowded and loud scenes that...
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May 14, 2025
Autism and Mental Health
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a mental health condition; however, individuals with ASD are highly likely to have a...
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Apr 30, 2025
Autism Awareness vs. Acceptance: What’s the Difference?
You may have heard the terms awareness and acceptance used interchangeably, especially in conversations about autism; however, there is...
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Mar 28, 2025
What is Autism Masking?
For many autistic individuals, navigating social expectations may mean adopting a practice known as camouflaging, sometimes referred to as masking....
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Feb 11, 2025
What is an RBT?
What is an RBT and what do they do? An RBT, short for registered behavior technician, works directly with...
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Jan 28, 2025
What is a BCBA?
A BCBA, short for board-certified behavior analyst, is a graduate-level title and certification in the field of behavior analysis. Professionals...
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Nov 29, 2024
Link Between Autism and Down Syndrome
If you are a parent of a child with Down syndrome, you may be surprised to learn your child...
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Oct 1, 2024
Autism Diagnositc Challenges and the DSM-5
As a parent or guardian of a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, you have probably heard...
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Sep 6, 2024
Preparing Your Child with Autism for a Doctor’s Visit
When your child with autism needs to visit the doctor, it is natural to feel anxious about the unknown....
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Aug 9, 2024
Water Safety with Autism: Tips to Stay Safe
Autistic children often love water because of its calming, sensory experience; however, children on the autism spectrum are 160...
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Apr 12, 2024
Maxim and California Regional Centers: Navigating Developmental Challenges
Living with a developmental challenge or disability can present unique obstacles for individuals and their families. It is a...
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Apr 9, 2024
Does Autism Change With Age?
As a parent, receiving the news that your child has been diagnosed with autism can be overwhelming. It is...
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Nov 30, 2023
Autism Presentation Boys vs. Girls
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a broad range of symptoms, and these symptoms can manifest differently among individuals. Data...
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Sep 12, 2023
Getting Your Autistic Child Ready to Go Back to School
As parents of children with autism, you know that the transition back to school can be difficult. The changes...
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Jul 5, 2023
Fun Summer Vacation Locations for Children with Autism
If your child is on the autism spectrum, you’ve probably avoided taking summer vacations because of concerns about how...
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Jun 27, 2023
Behavior Roles at Maxim
Are you looking for an engaging and meaningful job in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Maxim is a leading ABA...
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