Does My Toddler Have Autism
Early Signs to Watch For By 12 months: limited babbling, no gestures (pointing, waving), no response to name, limited eye contact. By 18 months: no single words, does not point to show interest, limited imitation, no pretend play. By 24 months: no two-word phrases, loss of previously acquired skills, limited interest in other children, unusual […]
How Autism Affects Daily Life Adults
Employment Challenges Autistic adults face significant employment barriers. Estimates suggest unemployment rates of 50-75% among autistic adults, despite many having strong skills. Challenges include navigating job interviews (heavy on social performance), managing workplace sensory environments, understanding unwritten social rules and office politics, and handling unexpected changes. However, autistic strengths in attention to detail, systematic thinking, […]
Is Covering Ears a Sign of Autism
If you’ve noticed your child covering their ears often—especially around sounds that don’t seem to bother other children—you may wonder whether it could be a sign of autism. It can be difficult to know what a single behavior like this means or whether it’s something you should be concerned about. Covering ears can be a […]
Best ABA Programs Online
The term “ABA programs online” can refer to two different things: online ABA therapy services for children with autism, and online degree programs for aspiring behavior analysts. Both have expanded significantly in recent years. Here is what you need to know about each. Online ABA Therapy Services Telehealth ABA therapy grew rapidly during the COVID-19 […]
How to Help 2 Year Old with Autism
Start Early Intervention If your 2-year-old has been diagnosed with autism or shows developmental concerns, starting intervention immediately is the most impactful step. Contact your state’s early intervention program (free for children under 3) and seek an ABA therapy provider. Research consistently shows that children who begin intensive therapy before age 3 make the greatest […]
What Are the Symptoms of Aspergers in Adults
If you’ve always felt a little out of step in social situations, relied heavily on routines, or experienced certain sounds, textures, or environments more intensely than others, you may be wondering whether there’s an explanation. For some adults, that question comes after years of navigating these differences without realizing they could be related to autism. […]
Can Monkeys Have Autism
The question of whether monkeys or other primates can have autism is more than idle curiosity. Researchers have been studying autism-like behaviors in primates for decades, and these studies have contributed to our understanding of the neurobiological basis of autism spectrum disorder. Autism-Like Behaviors in Primates While autism as a clinical diagnosis applies only to […]
Getting Paid for Taking Care of My Autistic Child in Tn
Tennessee ECF CHOICES Waiver Tennessee’s Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES waiver program provides home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Under certain circumstances, family members can be paid as caregivers through this program. The waiver covers community integration, employment support, and daily living assistance. Waitlists apply, so applying […]
ABA Therapy Techniques
Discrete Trial Training DTT is a structured technique where skills are broken into small steps and taught through repeated practice. Each trial includes an instruction, the child’s response, and a consequence (reinforcement or correction). DTT is effective for teaching new skills quickly, building vocabulary, and establishing foundational abilities. Sessions alternate between learning trials and brief […]
The Autism Helper
What Is The Autism Helper? The Autism Helper is a popular resource platform created by Sasha Long, a BCBA and special education teacher. The site provides curriculum materials, classroom resources, behavior management tools, and professional development content for teachers and therapists working with autistic students. The Autism Helper has become one of the most widely […]