Breaking Free From The Mask: Learning To Embrace Your True Self With Autism
Understanding Masking: Behavioral Camouflage Masking, also called camouflaging, is a social phenomenon where someone attempts to disguise or suppress specific traits or behaviors that may be deemed unacceptable, inappropriate, or even embarrassing by societal norms. Masking will vary from person to person, but examples of children with autism masking can include: Forcing or faking eye […]
Reading Across America: Books To Spark A Love For Reading In Children With Autism
Book Recommendations for Children With ASD This year, Applied ABC is participating in Reading Across America to share our love of reading. This is why this past week, we’ve been sharing book recommendations for children with autism on our Facebook and Instagram pages. With each recommendation, we included brief descriptions of the stories, why they […]
Reading Across America: How To Encourage A Love Of Reading In Children With Autism
The Benefits of Reading Founded by the National Education Association in 1998 to commemorate the life of Dr. Seuss, Reading Across America was created to promote and encourage children to read. Reading is an important skill, and providing the resources and support necessary as a parent or caregiver is an investment in your child’s future. […]
Identifying & Alleviating Provider Burnout In ABA
The demand for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are currently at an all-time high. Unfortunately, for those already in the field, many have reported high levels of burnout and an excessive amount of work responsibilities. Due to the high levels of burnout being reported, it is important that providers are aware […]
Why Is There A Wait For An Autism Diagnosis?
Getting Started Is the Hardest Part Like most things in life, finding where to begin seems to be the most difficult part. This certainly rings true for seeking a diagnosis and treatment for your child with autism. You may have concerns and have already spoken with your child’s pediatrician before being placed on a waiting list […]
The Importance Of Early Intervention For Children With Autism
Early intervention describes the services and support that help children and their families with developmental delays or disabilities. Some parents might hesitate for various reasons, but research and studies have backed the importance of early intervention for many years. Why Early Intervention Is Important Early intervention for autism means you can make sure your child […]
Top 5 Reasons To Become An RBT
Rewarding Career Paths Are you looking for a new career path? One with opportunities for growth, financial stability, and the chance to really make a difference in people’s lives? If you’re ready to elevate your career and help children with autism learn important social and life skills, then Applied ABC can help you earn your […]
How To Get An Official Autism Diagnosis?
An official autism diagnosis requires several conditions and clinical assessments. As you seek professional help to get an official autism diagnosis for your child, find out what to expect from an official diagnosis, where to start, and how long the process may take. The steps to get an official diagnosis include: Understanding developmental milestones Seeking […]
ABA Therapy Basics: What Is An RBT And How Do They Help Children With Autism?
For a parent whose child just received an official autism diagnosis, the future can seem overwhelming and uncertain. They may wonder: What treatment options does my child with ASD have? Will my child with autism have a chance at living an independent and fulfilling life? Since every person’s journey with autism is unique and personal, […]
Autism And Sleep: What Every Parent Needs To Know
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep What does a good night’s sleep sound like to you? Do you try to get the recommended eight hours a night? Do you stay asleep undisturbed the whole time? According to the CDC, Most of us aren’t getting the amount of sleep our bodies need. However, it’s more […]
