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Play in Autism: 6 Tips for Parents and Caregivers in Connecticut

Play is a natural part of every child’s life. Do you remember when you were a kid, and your imagination turned a few pillows into a towering castle? Or maybe a cardboard box into a rocket ship and your least favorite toy into the villain of the story? Play fuels creativity, social learning, and development. However, play in autism can look a bit different. Many children on the spectrum may find it challenging to engage in imaginative worlds or follow the rules of a structured game.

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Swimming Safety for Kids with Autism: 5 Strategies for Drowning Prevention

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Discover essential strategies for ensuring swimming safety for kids with autism. This comprehensive guide provides parents with five effective methods to prevent drowning and create a secure environment.

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Back-to-School Transition in Autism: 7 Practical Tips for Parents in Connecticut

Blog / Diana Gómez

As summer draws to a close, many parents and children start preparing for the new school year. For families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this time can be particularly stressful. The transition from the relaxed and flexible schedule of summer to the structured and predictable routine of school can be challenging and make the back-to-school transition challenging. While many children enjoy the change and look forward to the new school year, children with autism often experience significant anxiety and stress.

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Playing Sports with Autism: 4 Ways ABA Supports ASD Athletes

Blog / Brittany Marie

Many children and teenagers with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD) face distinct obstacles when it comes to participating in physical activities like sports. These struggles playing sports with autism can be due to common difficulties some experience living life on the spectrum.

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ADOS-2 Test: A Comprehensive Guide to Autism Diagnosis

Blog / Diana Gómez

In the past, autism was often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and sometimes even classified as a disease, leading to significant challenges for those affected and their families. This confusion stemmed from the overlapping symptoms of autism with other conditions, making it difficult for healthcare professionals to identify and diagnose the disorder accurately.

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Create an Autism-Friendly Summer: 8 ABA-Inspired Activities

Blog / Brittany Marie

Fortunately, with some proactive planning and ABA insight, ASD families can create excellent, low-cost, easy-to-conduct summer activities that are perfect for an autism-friendly summer. Incredible autism-friendly summers can include tons of different events like nature walks, therapeutic play with water, gardening, and more!

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Autism Early Intervention: 4 Key Advantages of ABA Early Care

Blog / lcorzo

In this blog, we aim to be an exhaustive resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and supporters of individuals with autism. Our goal is to elucidate the significance of autism early intervention and the profound impact ABA therapy can have on your loved one. Join us in exploring this approach and learning how it can empower your child to achieve their utmost potential.

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Does the Cure for Autism Exist? 3 Reasons to Dispel Misconceptions

Blog / Fredy Gonzalez

Is there a cure for autism? When receiving a diagnosis of a disease, disorder, or condition, it’s natural to wonder if there is a cure. This concern is no less significant for families who are navigating the challenges of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis for a loved one. One common question that arises in

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Autism Testing and Diagnosis: What Parents Need to Know

Blog / Fredy Gonzalez

For parents who have concerns about their child possibly showing signs of autism, grasping the autism testing and diagnosis can feel overwhelming. It’s a crucial step in determining where your loved one stands on the spectrum, which in turn helps them make informed decisions.

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Effective ABA: What Is Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism?

Blog / Jeff Klein

ABA therapy, also called applied behavior analysis, is the go-to approach for managing many of the challenging features of life with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) while highlighting the individual strengths of those with the condition. Substantial research demonstrates the effectiveness of ABA in helping many on the spectrum cope with life’s daily challenges and improve their future outcomes.

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