How to handle challenging behavior in Autism: Self-Injury

When most parents start ABA therapy for their child, they are thinking about immediate concerns: communication, behavior, independence, or school readiness. However, there is another important factor to consider and that is your child’s future as an adult. A recent UK government report, The Buckland Review of Autism Employment (2024), sheds light on a troubling reality. […]

When considering ABA therapy for a child with autism, parents often ask: “How many hours should my child receive?” It’s an important question, and the answer can make a substantial difference. While every child is unique, decades of research has shown the intensity of therapy matters. A major study published in 2017 by Linstead and […]

If you’ve ever wondered whether how ABA is delivered really makes a difference, new research has provided a clear answer: Yes, it absolutely does.   In 2022, a team of researchers, led by Dr. Christine Milne, in collaboration with Dr. Ronald Leaf, Dr. Justin Leaf, Dr. John McEachin, and others, published a study that directly compared […]