When children receive early autism evaluations and consistent access to effective therapies, their ability to adapt and thrive improves dramatically. Autism. It’s a word many of us know, with 1 in 36 ...

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UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have received a $4.7 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health to study a child-focused autism intervention in community agencies. The ...

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This chapter provides an orientation to the evidence around applied behavior analysis (ABA) and its application with autistic individuals. The chapter begins with a brief definition of what ABA is and ...

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Celebrity engineer and YouTube star Mark Rober recently found himself in the crosshairs of neurodiversity advocates for hosting a fundraiser on April 30 to benefit the organization NEXT for AUTISM ...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is synonymous with supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, even though the theory on which it is grounded is purely scientific and applicable to any population, ...

When a child is diagnosed with autism, health care professionals often recommend intensive interventions, which can amount to 20-40 hours per week, to support their development. However, a new study ...

Early childhood shapes how children communicate, learn, and connect with the people around them. Developmental support during these early years can influence a child’s progress for many years ahead.