Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to train and mentor professionals across a variety of settings. Before joining Autism & Behavioral Spectrum, I provided professional development for large...
When people think about progress in ABA therapy, they often think about treatment plans, goals, and data. While those are all important, one of the most powerful tools we have...
Receiving a Down Syndrome diagnosis often brings a wave of emotions and a multitude of questions about what the future may hold. As a parent, you have likely adapted to...
As a member of the ABS team, I have the unique opportunity to witness the impact of our therapeutic approach every day. One of the aspects of ABS that I...
Imagine a single virtual meeting where your child’s entire care team-from their physician, OT, and SLP to their favorite babysitter, schoolteacher, and even Grandma or Grandpa-all gather together at a...
Reggio ABA is more than a therapeutic model; it is a philosophy-a long-term commitment to systems change that is redefining early intervention for children with autism. Born from a fusion...
There is a moment in the autism journey that almost every caregiver remembers with vivid clarity: the moment you receive the official diagnosis. For months and sometimes even years, you’ve...
When a parent first calls ABSpectrum, I can often hear it in their voice before they even say a word. It’s a mix of exhaustion, hope, and an overwhelming sense...
ReggioABA and Early Intervention Every child learns differently, and children with Down syndrome are no exception. Some children may need extra support with communication, social interaction, attention, or daily routines....
For children with autism, learning doesn’t always happen best at a desk or in a therapy room. That’s where Natural Environment Teaching (NET) comes in—a flexible, play-based approach to autism...
For many children with autism, communication challenges can make everyday interactions frustrating—for both the child and their family. Verbal Behavior Therapy (VBT), an approach rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA),...