Autistic Blog

Can you believe it is 2022? The picture I posted demonstrates a new chapter in life. My family and I are beginning the new year in our...

How was 2021 for you? For me, I've experienced so much more this year than I've had before. I went through a really big change with my...

Do you enjoy the holiday season? The holidays can be a great time for families. Although, it can be stressful for individuals on the...

What is a BCBA? A BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who works in various settings and applies principles of Applied Behavior...

Are you a parent who has a child with autism and/or disabilities? Parents learn that it takes a community to impact a child with autism...

Do you the like feeling when your former work or company still remembers you? I'm kicking off the end of this month with a throwback...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Many people love Thanksgiving for all of the fun activities with family and eating lots of great...

This past week for my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) part one course in college, I learned about differential reinforcement. Also, I...

Back in March of this year, my family and I moved to Florida. Our house was being built since March. After living in a rental apartment...

Not only is response-to-intervention used in schools, but so is school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS). So, what is school-wide...

It looks like Halloween will be happening in person this year! We all know that Halloween is a fun holiday of dressing up in costumes and...

What is response-to-intervention (RTI)? Response-to-Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered model approach with interventions and services...

What is picture exchange communication system? Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a functional communication system which...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is so important to ensure people with disabilities have access to jobs, so...

What is inclusion? Inclusion is focusing on the needs of every individual and ensuring rights are in place for people to achieve their...

Did you know self-advocacy is important in life, including in college? Self-advocacy is a foundation towards success in life. In a...

What is a behavior intervention plan (BIP)? A behavior intervention plan (BIP) is a written plan for addressing individual needs of...

Modifications can be made to create a positive and supportive environment for people with ASD. Environmental and visual supports are...

After receiving my ASD diagnosis around the age of two, my parents got me early intervention services.

How does a child or adult get evaluated for ASD? What kind of assessments are involved? During the age of one, my parents were...