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Jan 19
1 min

How do I know if my baby has autism?

While it can be challenging to detect autism in infants and toddlers, there are certain signs that parents can look out for.

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Jan 17
2 min

What is Stimming?

Stimming is a form of reinforcement for someone who has autism. It is important to think about why a child is stimming.

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Dec 8, 2022
2 min

4 Common Misconceptions of Applied Behavior Analysis

Let’s dive into some common misconceptions we often hear about Applied Behavior Analysis and ABA Therapy.

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Dec 8, 2022
2 min

A Less Stressful New Year’s Eve for Your Child with Autism

Here are a few ideas to help you plan for a fun and nonstressful New Year’s Eve celebration with your child who has autism.

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Nov 8, 2022
3 min

Tips For Getting Your Child with Autism to Try New Foods

It is not uncommon for children with autism to not want to try new foods. Here are some things you can try at home.

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Nov 4, 2022
2 min

Interested in Working in Applied Behavior Analysis?

Are you considering getting a degree in Applied Behavior Analysis? Here's everything you need to know about getting certified.

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Oct 11, 2022
2 min

5 Ways to Prepare For Halloween if Your Child Has Autism

Here are five things you can do with your child to prepare for the holiday so they can have an enjoyable Halloween Holiday!

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Oct 11, 2022
1 min

LEAP Autism Therapy in Farmers Branch, Texas

Leap Autism Therapy is now accepting clients in our Farmers Branch, Texas location with no waitlist.

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Sep 13, 2022
2 min

Everything You Need to Know About ABA Assessments

In Applied Behavior Analysis, an assessment is one of the most essential parts of getting started with therapy.

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Sep 12, 2022
2 min

The 7 Dimensions of ABA and Their Importance

The seven dimensions of ABA. These are seven key areas that board-certified behavior analysts include in a treatment plan.

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Aug 22, 2022
2 min

Center-Based vs Home-Based ABA Therapy - Which Should You Choose?

Depending on what is being worked on with a child will depend on if a child needs home-based or center-based ABA therapy.

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Aug 12, 2022
2 min

Teaching Your Kiddo How to Wash Their Hands

The simple task of handwashing can sometimes be challenging for people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Jul 19, 2022
1 min

Social Groups and How They Help

A social skills program will break down skills that are trying to be learned (i.e., sharing, tone of voice, eye contact) into smaller steps.

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Jul 13, 2022
1 min

Natural Environment Teaching

A term you might hear in ABA is Natural Environment Teaching or NET. We do this a lot both at our center.

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Jun 11, 2022
2 min

Creating a Less Stressful July 4th Holiday for your Child with Autism

To ease the stress of the July 4th holiday, we have come up with a few ways to help your child with autism have a less stressful day.

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Jun 1, 2022
2 min

Extinction in Applied Behavior Analysis

In applied behavior analysis (ABA), extinction is defined as the fading away and eventual elimination of an undesirable behavior.

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May 10, 2022
2 min

How to Use Social Stories with ABA

Social stories can be helpful to children who have autism because they are very visual, and they focus on what a child should be doing.

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May 9, 2022
2 min

Making Mornings Easier for you and Your Child with Autism

Do you sometimes struggle to get out the door on time with your child? As a parent, you may find mornings challenging sometimes. Read on...

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Apr 26, 2022
2 min

Having Conversations with Your Child Who Has Autism

Conversations with children can be very entertaining. Kids can say the funniest things sometimes! However, when you are having a...

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Apr 13, 2022
2 min

Have You Heard of the 4 Functions of Behavior?

In applied behavior analysis, one of the main areas that analysts study is why a specific behavior keeps occurring. The word behavior can...

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