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Partnering with families to help your child with autism thrive. Sharing stories from living on the spectrum to working in the ABA field.
Our blog brings you the latest fully-vetted and expert-approved information about bringing up your child with autism—and pursuing a career in the fast-growing, evolving field of ABA. Want to share a story or submit an idea for a blog? Reach out to us.

Featured Blogs

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Autism & Water: Benefits of Swimming & Water Play for Kids with ASD

How can you build on your child’s interest with activities that promote safe and fun water exploration? Here are ideas and to explore the benefits of swimming and water play for kids with ASD.

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What is Contemporary ABA?

People often say that history is written by the victors. When the colonists won the American Revolution, they described the […]

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Why Wandering Is a Serious Risk for Kids With Autism, Especially in Summer 

For many families raising a child with autism, one of the biggest fears is a child suddenly slipping away — out the front door, off the playground, or into a crowd. This behavior, often called “wandering” or “elopement,” can happen in a matter of seconds.

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by Katherine Johnson, M.S., BCBA Senior Director of Partnerships, LEARN Behavioral Parenting can be stressful, and research shows that parents […]
How Parents and Caregivers of Kids with Autism Cope with Stress
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Christian Tsetsos works as an insurance authorization coordinator for the head office of LEARN’s Behavioral Concepts (BCI) in Worcester, Massachusetts, […]
Christian Tsetsos Shares Stories from His Life on the Spectrum
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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) has long been a leading evidence-based approach for supporting individuals with autism, but it has also faced criticism from autistic self-advocates. Understanding how ABA has evolved over the decades provides important context for today’s more individualized, compassionate practices.
The History and Evolution of ABA Therapy
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Becky Schoenfeldt, a registered behavior technician (RBT) for LEARN’s Behavioral Concepts (BCI) clinic in Worcester, Massachusetts, spends her days helping […]
A Special Mother’s Day Interview with Becky Schoenfeldt
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As parents and caregivers, we’re hard-wired to respond to our children’s cries with efforts to comfort and soothe. Nothing is […]
Create a Calm-Down Kit for Your Child with Autism
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Our new series, “Spotlight on Black Professionals in ABA,” continues with an interview with Maia Jackson, the clinical development manager […]
Spotlight on Black Professionals in ABA: Maia Jackson