Autistic Blog

Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 15 live with at least one disability, or that 42% of baby boomers over...

The seven dimensions of behavior help behavior analysts impact their clients through effective and research-supported interventions. Baer...

When I was little, doctors told my parents I would never attend and graduate from college due to challenges of my autism. Well, guess...

I have a returning guest who wanted to talk about an important topic with our community: Martin Slyngstad Martin Slyngstad is an autistic...

Want to know some benefits about extracurricular activities for the neurodiverse community? Extracurricular activities can benefit so...

I was a guest reader for my classroom at work for Florida Literacy Week back in January 2022! Did you know this week was Read Across...

What are functional behavior assessments (FBAs)? Functional behavior assessments (FBAs) are a systematic process for figuring out the...

Since yesterday was Valentine's Day, let's talk about dating and relationships. This topic can be hard for people to discuss about, but I...

What are verbal operants? Verbal operants are kinds of verbal behaviors people demonstrate. These verbal behaviors in Applied Behavior...

What is task analysis? A task analysis is an approach for teaching complex skills by breaking them down into manageable steps. Here is an...

Do you know any autistic authors or read books about autism? Today, more autistic people are becoming authors by sharing their own life...

As you may know, I was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. I received early interventions, including ABA, until the age of 8. Now as...

Can you believe it is 2022? The picture I posted demonstrates a new chapter in life. My family and I are beginning the new year in our...

Do you enjoy the holiday season? The holidays can be a great time for families. Although, it can be stressful for individuals on the...

What is a BCBA? A BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who works in various settings and applies principles of Applied Behavior...

Do you the like feeling when your former work or company still remembers you? I'm kicking off the end of this month with a throwback...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Many people love Thanksgiving for all of the fun activities with family and eating lots of great...

This past week for my Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) part one course in college, I learned about differential reinforcement. Also, I...

Back in March of this year, my family and I moved to Florida. Our house was being built since March. After living in a rental apartment...

Not only is response-to-intervention used in schools, but so is school-wide positive behavior support (SWPBS). So, what is school-wide...