ABA Centers of Connecticut Blog
Discover practical tips for navigating autism and Halloween, from sensory-friendly costumes and preparation to calming strategies and activities that can help children enjoy the season.
Autism and Halloween: Sensory-Friendly Tips Every Parent Needs for This Upcoming Season Read More »
Back-to-school anxiety can make returning to the classroom challenging for some children with autism. Explore six practical ways to create predictability, prepare for changes, and support your child as the new school year begins.
6 Tips to Help Children with Autism Manage Back-to-School Anxiety Read More »
In this article, ABA Centers of Connecticut explores some of the challenges that can arise during interactions with law enforcement, why autism-informed police training matters.
Autism and Law Enforcement: Creating Safer Interactions Through Understanding Read More »
Raising a child with autism is an evolving journey shaped by learning, adaptation, and meaningful progress. Explore how supportive routines, family resilience, caregiver well-being, and a focus on individual strengths can help families build confidence and hope over time.
How to Raise a Child with Autism: Building Confidence, Hope, and Everyday Progress Read More »
How early should ABA therapy start? In this blog, we explain what research says about early intervention ABA therapy, when toddlers can begin services, and why timing can influence developmental outcomes.
How Early Should ABA Therapy Start? Understanding the Right Time to Begin Read More »
Preparing for a developmental pediatrician appointment? Learn what to expect, when to seek one, and how it can help clarify autism-related concerns.
What to Expect at a Developmental Pediatrician Appointment Read More »
Parents often notice the little things first. Maybe your child looks away during conversations, avoids eye contact when you call their name, or seems more focused on objects than faces.
These moments can quietly raise difficult questions, including: “Can children with autism make eye contact?”
The short answer is yes—many children with autism can and do make eye contact.
Understanding Autism and Eye Contact: Can Children with Autism Make Eye Contact? Read More »
Here are the answers parents need to feel more confident about what comes with an autism diagnosis.
Questions About Autism: a Guide for Parents Read More »
World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is not just any date on the calendar. The day represents a global initiative to promote understanding, celebrate neurodiversity, and educate others about autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
World Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Acceptance Read More »
Music can be more than entertainment—it can be a powerful therapeutic tool. Learn how music therapy for ASD supports communication, emotional regulation, and social engagement in children with autism, and how it may complement ABA therapy as part of a comprehensive autism support plan.
Music Therapy for ASD: Benefits, Research, and How It Supports Children with Autism Read More »
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