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What is operant extinction? Image Credit: Image by vectorjuice on Freepik Operant extinction stands as a powerful tool that reshapes...

Did you know behavior intervention plans (BIPs) are part of a student's IEP no matter the kind of behavior plan it is, from school based...

This was the first of many new opportunities I've been presented with in the new year! The entire Stars of the Spectrum event was musical...

I want to thank my family, friends, and the online neurodiverse community for supporting the work I do for so many years since my...

Everyone deals with changes in routine, but this can be difficult for many neurodivergent people, no matter on a monthly or daily basis....

I got a brand new guest story! This guest story was written by Tyler Leech, an autistic self advocate: "My name is Tyler Leech. I'm 30...

It's that time of the season! Are you excited for all of the winter holidays to begin, such as Hanukkah or Christmas? I know I'm excited...

I brought back a guest on "The World of Autism" who has a special message to share with our community: Justin Moehn is an autistic...

It's that time of the year for Thanksgiving! Do you want to know some ways to make Thanksgiving more friendly and fun for neurodiverse...

Transitions are important for everyone to navigate since we deal with them every day in our lives, such as going from home to school or...

Happy Halloween! Do you want to know ways to make Halloween more friendly for autistic and neurodiverse people? Here are some tips:...

Did you know that this month is augmentative and alternative communication month? AAC has to do with alternative forms of communication....

Did you know that the unemployment rate for neurodiverse people who are ready and willing to work is typically twice that of the general...

It's amazing how much reinforcement occurs in our own everyday situations. One type of reinforcement that occurs often is socially...

Did you know sensory is one of the functions of behavior? Nowadays, sensory in the ABA field is known as automatic reinforcement. This...

Did you know there are autistic people who are sensory seekers or sensory avoiders? Sensory seekers are those who look to stimulate...

I'm so excited to have a returning guest on "The World of Autism": Sara Bradford is an autistic advocate and mother of her own autistic...

Summer break can be tough for neurodiverse people due to a lot of time off. What can schools do to help autistic and neurodiverse...

Have you ever heard of ICD-11? Personally, I didn't know about ICD-11 until I began reading Dr. Temple Grandin's book "Autism and...

Do you know people who create a company to help neurodiverse people gain opportunities to travel? Photo Credit: Divergent Adventures...