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Welcome to the Empower ABA blog — your go-to source for ABA therapy resources and insights for parents of children with autism.
Here you’ll find expert guidance, practical tips, and evidence-based strategies on applied behavior analysis, behavior challenges, in-home and center-based ABA, and family support topics to help your child thrive.
Autism Social Skills Assessment Guide
Key Points: Autism social skills assessments reveal strengths through everyday behaviors and structured observation tools. Multiple reports and direct interactions combine to create a
Using Technology to Boost Attention During Virtual ABA Sessions
Key Points: Technology can enhance focus and engagement during virtual ABA therapy when used strategically. Tools like visual timers, interactive platforms, and screen management soft
Peer Modeling in ABA Therapy: Building Social Skills Through Connection
Key Points: Peer-mediated intervention in ABA therapy uses typically developing peers to model and encourage social behaviors in children with autism. Peer modeling builds communicati
How to Calm Overstimulation in Autism: Effective Strategies for Relief
Key Points: Identifying triggers early helps prevent overwhelming sensory overload in autism effectively daily. Sensory tools like headphones and weighted blankets support calm, focus
How the Brain Works in Autism: Key Insights
Key Points: Distinct neural wiring shapes how autistic individuals process information and stimuli. Synaptic differences influence memory, focus, sensory perception, and learning abil
MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ABA THERAPY
Understanding the Truth Behind Applied Behavior AnalysisAt Empower ABA, we believe that knowledge and compassion go hand in hand. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has been a co
How Virtual ABA Therapy Supports Families Without Local Access
Key Points: Virtual ABA therapy provides flexible, evidence-based autism treatment accessible from any location. Online sessions offer consistent support, especially for families with
Understanding Play Schemas in Autism: Types and Benefits
Key Points: Play schemas reveal how autistic children process learning through repetitive actions. Understanding play patterns boosts sensory regulation, confidence, and communication
80 Inspiring Quotes on Autism Awareness and Support
Key Points: Empowering autism quotes inspire empathy, understanding, and inclusion in everyday life. Meaningful quotes highlight autistic strengths, shifting focus from challenge to a