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What’s Out There?   For parents with a newly diagnosed child or family member on the autism spectrum, getting access to the right information on the subject can be a challenging task. For many individuals, this will be the first time caring for someone with autism; and because of this, guidance could be needed. As…

Keeping all staff who support the child well-informed should be a top priority. ABA therapy is an evidence-based approach used to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities successfully adopt essential skills to reduce challenging behaviors. Having well-informed staff allows for more effective treatment for clients and better communication of progress…

Which is the best option for my child? With a new school year right around the corner, many parents have been excitedly preparing to start their young child in some form of preschool. Whether private or public preschool, the anticipation to get started is full of every emotion you can think of. For families with…

Clinically reviewed by: Sarah Leone, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist Introduction For parents who have concerns about their child’s development, terms such as evaluation, diagnosis, educational assessment, and IEP can all be overwhelming. So then, what exactly do these terms mean for parents, and does my child need all of these things?  First, let’s talk about Autism…