Autistic Blog

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...

On this special day, it is my birthday! I turn 24 years old, which is one year away from being halfway of my twenties, haha! This year, I...

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...

How was 2021 for you? For me, I've experienced so much more this year than I've had before. I went through a really big change with my...

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...

Are you a parent who has a child with autism and/or disabilities? Parents learn that it takes a community to impact a child with autism...

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...

It looks like Halloween will be happening in person this year! We all know that Halloween is a fun holiday of dressing up in costumes and...

What is response-to-intervention (RTI)? Response-to-Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered model approach with interventions and services...