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My Child Is Smart but Struggling in School. What Could Be Happening?

Is your child smart but struggling in school? Learn why bright kids can struggle in traditional classrooms and how personalized support can help them thrive.
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Categories Help for Parents, Learning Differences

How ABA Therapy Helps Children with Autism Navigate Big Life Changes

Many of life’s transitions can see scary and exciting, but for children with autism they look impossible. ABA therapy can help children with autism figure out how to work through big life changes. Read more

Categories ABA Therapy, About ABA Connections, Autism, Emotional Regulation, Help for Parents

Why Autism in Girls Is Missed So Often

Autism in girls often looks different and is frequently missed in early childhood. Learn the signs to watch for and how ABA therapy supports emotional, social, and developmental growth. Read more

Categories Autism, Early Intervention, Help for Parents

Questions Parents Should Ask Before Starting ABA Therapy

Questions parents should ask

Not sure how to choose an ABA provider? Learn the most important questions parents should ask before starting ABA therapy and when it’s the right time to begin. Read more

Categories ABA Therapy, Help for Parents

Meltdowns and Tantrums: Managing Big Feelings

If you’re the parent of a child who thinks and learns differently, you’ve probably experienced moments that feel overwhelming and maybe even a little embarrassing. A quick trip to the grocery store ends in tears. Getting dressed for school becomes a major battle. And a simple “no” can lead to yelling, crying, or even hitting. …

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Categories ABA Therapy, About ABA Connections, Autism, Emotional Regulation, Help for Parents

Helping Your Child Thrive with Autism: Shifting from Fixing to Supporting

From fixing to supporting kids with ASD

If your child has been diagnosed with autism, the first thing to remember is that you didn’t do anything wrong. The second thing to remember is that it’s completely human to want to fix something that feels scary or unknown. But with autism, that mindset can unintentionally put you and your child in a constant …

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Categories ABA Therapy, Autism, Help for Parents

Hygiene Without Tears for Kids with Autism

Hygiene and kids with autism

The secret to better hygiene for kids with autism starts with predictable routines but it doesn’t end there. Read more to learn what the experts say about hygiene and autism. Read more

Categories ABA Therapy, Autism, Emotional Regulation, Help for Parents

Power Struggles: Oppositional Behaviors in Autistic Kids (and How ABA Can Help)

Children with autism are often defiant (oppositional behavior), have anxiety, and struggle with communication and sensory overload. Read more

Categories ABA Therapy, Autism, Emotional Regulation, Help for Parents, Oppositional Defiant Disorder

When Words are Hard: Autism and Communication

Communication and autism

Children with autism often struggle to find and use words. You can help by understanding why your child is nonverbal or has speech delays and how to help them. Read more

Categories ABA Therapy, Autism, Help for Parents, Speech Delays

The Power of Positive Reinforcement with Children

Discover how positive reinforcement along with ABA therapy can help children build confidence, communication, and independence. Read more

Categories ABA Therapy, Autism, Help for Parents
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