Autistic Blog

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

As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), there are many companies helping people with disabilities gain...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 4th year paraprofessional & 2nd school year in a public school district in FL...

A lot of autistic people sometimes struggle with time management. This can be due to focus on special interests or even many demands on...

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

Many families request ABA services at school for their child, not just at home. How do you add ABA services into your child's...

Do you feel open book tests should be incorporated more in schools? As a paraprofessional for a few years so far, I've noticed students...

Entering 4th school year as a paraprofessional As you all know, I wear many hats because I work more than one job. I have been a...

Did you know it is #ABLEtosavemonth? #ABLEtosavemonth recognizes the need to help people with disabilities save and invest money. By...

What is organizational behavior management (OBM) and performance management (PM)? How do they relate to the applied behavior analysis...

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...

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...

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...