• My child is fecal smearing. What is going on? What do I do?
    Understandably, toileting difficulties are some of the most challenging and frustrating issues parents of kids with autism have to learn to manage. Particularly trouble is fecal smearing.Teddy, a 50-year-old father Read more
  • My child was just diagnosed with autism. Should I find an autism parent support group?
    When Joe and Lena found out they were pregnant with Ashton after over a decade of trying, the couple was overjoyed.Married straight out of high school, the two packed their Read more
  • How can I help my autistic child concentrate?
    The first time Bella left her son, Grant, in the care of her niece Shay, she was nervous. Grant had been diagnosed with autism six months before, and although his Read more
  • Are there different types of autism?
    The term “autism” refers to a broad range of neurodevelopmental disorders. Autism spectrum disorders can be mild or severe, and the symptoms can include social, behavioral or communication issues and Read more
  • Help your autistic child succeed with these back-to-school tips
    Around the country, parents and kids are preparing to head back to the classroom – which can be equally exciting and nerve-racking! At Alliance ABA, we recognize that the classroom isn’t Read more
  • What are sensory issues in kids?
    Sensory processing disorder is a neurological condition; it affects how information is processed in the brain by way of our senses, like what we hear, touch, smell, taste and see.Some Read more
  • What is echolalia?
      The repetition – or echoing – of words, sounds, or full sentences is called echolalia. Autistic kids may repeat the words, sounds and sentences from friends and family, as well as Read more
  • The Ws of Autism
    Over the last several weeks, we’ve been blogging about the ABCs of Autism. Here’s our last post: the Ws. Weighted blankets (or vests, or toys) Weighted items are based on the technique Read more
  • The Vs of Autism
    Over the past several weeks, we’ve been blogging about the ABCs of Autism. Today, here are the Vs.Verbal behaviorIn ABA, or applied behavior analysis, we use an approach that teaches Read more
  • The Ts of Autism
    Over the past several weeks, we’ve been blogging about the ABCs of Autism. Today, here are the Ts.Tactile dysfunctionSometimes, kids will withdraw when they’re touched, when their hair is being Read more
  • Some things about autism you may not know
    While shows like Love on the Spectrum and Atypical are helping reach more people and giving a different picture on autism, it is called autism spectrum for a reason. Autism Spectrum Read more
  • What are some easy behavior strategies for kids with autism?
    When you have a child with autism, you might not know what each day is going to look like. Some days will be the most rewarding you’ve ever had; other Read more
  • The Ss of Autism, part 3
    Over the next several weeks, we’ll be blogging the ABC’s of ABA therapy. Today, here are the Ss, part 2. Speech-language pathologist   A speech language pathologist is a professional who is skilled Read more
  • The Ss of Autism, part 2
    Over the next several weeks, we’ll be blogging the ABC’s of ABA therapy. Today, here are the Ss, part 2. Sensory diet A sensory diet is a plan for sensory input at Read more
  • The Ss of Autism, part 1
    Over the next several weeks, we’ll be blogging the ABC’s of ABA therapy. Today, here are the Ss, part 1. SCERTS Model   SCERTS is an approach developed by a clinical scholar and Read more
  • The Rs of Autism
    Over the next several weeks, we’ll be blogging the ABC’s of ABA therapy. Today, here are the Rs. Receptive Language   Receptive language is the ability to understand language that is spoken.   Relationship Development Read more

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