Autistic Blog

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...

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 many types of behaviors people demonstrate? There are respondent, operant, and coercive behaviors. These can be...

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

Mainstream or not to mainstream? That is the question! I've had parents and educators ask me this question a lot. At the end of the day,...

Do you know about early intervention services? I'm continuing to share my life journey while providing informative information about...

When I was younger, I attended the Marlboro Township Public School district from 3rd grade to 8th grade. In my first year in the school...

Have you considered for your neurodiverse child to attend extended school year (ESY)? Extended School Year (ESY) is for neurodiverse...

4th of July can be tough for neurodiverse people. How can you help neurodiverse individuals enjoy 4th of July? Here are some ways to make...

Congratulations, class of 2023! It's a really big accomplishment how far people come in life, although beyond graduation can be tough for...

Trevor Kelliher This guest is one of a kind! On the west coast of Florida in Lakewood Ranch, FL, Trevor Kelliher is a young adult with...

Did you know a lot of autistic people engage in masking? Masking ​is ​​​hiding or suppressing your true self to try to fit in or meet...

May is mental health awareness month! Did you know neurodivergent people are more likely to engage in masking due to avoiding negativity...

Did you know behaviors communicate something to people? Behaviors tells people what someone is communicating. It can be for any of the 4...

When it comes to any kind of therapy services like ABA, gaining consent and assent from clients & their families is super important....

Who knows of a speech pathologist providing their own private practice!? Meet Luisa Rinaudo: Luisa Rinaudo Luisa graduated from Seton...

Did you know there are resources and services to help parents navigate special education in school districts throughout the United...

Did you know students with disabilities can either receive an individualized education plan (IEP) or a 504 plan? There is a big...

Did you know play incorporates various skills and helps autistic people learn in their natural environment? In fact, there are different...