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Ally Behavior Centers has expanded our Baltimore County presence with the launch of our full-service autism therapy center in White Marsh, Maryland. This expansion will help serve Baltimore County and surrounding communities with increased access to diagnostic services for autism as well as full time treatment. Ally Behavior Centers was founded in 2019 by clinicians…

The Importance of Advocacy When it comes to parenting a child with autism, advocating for their rights is more than just a responsibility – it is an obligation you have as the parent of that child.  Learning how to do it well and be confident in your abilities is vital.  Sure, you will make mistakes,…

Surviving in a Social World Social interactions govern our lives from the time we enter the world, but the skills that drive success in this aspect of existing with others does not come naturally to everyone. For a young child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning how to socially engage with others is even…

A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a clinician with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). They most often provide therapy and treatment for individuals diagnosed with behavioral challenges, developmental disorders and intellectual disabilities. At Ally Behavior Centers and other ABA therapy centers, they develop treatment plans and work directly with individuals who have…

Autism and the Sensory Experience People with autism often have hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity when it comes to different stimuli considered part of the sensory experience: sight, sound, taste, touch and smell. Hypersensitivity is when an individual is intensely aware of specific stimuli. For example, a child with hypersensitive hearing is likely to react more than…