In recent years, the demand for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) has surged, reflecting a broader societal recognition of the importance of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. This blog explores the factors driving the increased need for RBTs and underscores their indispensable role in the ABA field. Rising […]
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A Simple Change That Could Save Lives Navigating a traffic stop can be stressful for anyone—but for individuals with autism, flashing lights, loud sirens, and rapid communication can turn a routine encounter into an overwhelming experience. That’s why sheriffs across New York State are embracing a new initiative aimed at making these situations safer and
Rethinking Autism Causes: What Science Really Says For decades, many parents—especially mothers—have silently carried the weight of guilt, wondering if something they did during pregnancy could have caused their child’s autism. Infections, depression, stress, even a bout of the flu have all been scrutinized. But a groundbreaking study out of NYU Langone Health has turned
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Rethinking the Autism-Pregnancy Connection: What the Latest Research Really Means For decades, many parents—especially mothers—have carried the emotional weight of wondering if something during pregnancy may have caused their child’s autism. Did a moment of stress, an illness, or a health condition somehow influence their baby’s brain development? A groundbreaking new study has finally put
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When a child exhibits challenging behaviors that interfere with learning, socialization, or day-to-day functioning, educators, therapists, and caregivers often turn to Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to create structured, evidence-based strategies for support. At the heart of many BIPs is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—a scientific approach to understanding and changing behavior. In this post, we’ll explore
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Autism Rates Are Rising—But So Is Our Understanding If you’ve heard that autism rates have increased dramatically since the 1990s, you’re absolutely right. Back then, autism was considered rare—affecting roughly 1 in 1,000 children. Today, the number is closer to 1 in 31. For many parents, this can feel overwhelming. Why are so many more
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Building Bridges: College Mentors Guiding High School Students with Autism A transformative new program in New York City is setting a powerful example of what’s possible when students with autism are given not only support—but leadership. In a growing mentorship initiative, high schoolers on the autism spectrum are being paired with college students who also
