Webinar: Designing IEPs for Meaningful and Measurable Progress: Collaborating When Challenges Arise

So many great things at Unwind in December and January! 🌟 Unwind After-School Program Update Unwind has had a busy and exciting month! Our tweens and teens continue to build friendships, confidence, and independence through fun, structured activities. 💻 Coding & Robotics We launched our new partnership with The Skool of Code, where students explored animation,…

by Melina DosSantos-Falquez Just like Hakuna Matata means “no worries,” ABA Matata is all about embracing behavior science as a way of life—calm, confident, and full of growth. When parents use ABA strategies with intention and heart, they create a home where learning feels natural and joyful. Here are some BCBA-approved tips and tricks to…

As a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Jennifer Cope has diagnosed children with autism for nearly 25 years. While a professional who specializes in autism must make the final diagnosis, pediatricians, parents, and teachers should be on alert for certain signs of autism. Frequent signs of autism include:   If a child shows several of these autism signs, then Dr….

Last week, three amazing BCBAs gave us great tips on how to help our autistic children at home. Check it out!

One in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC. There are simply not enough medical practices to meet the needs of this growing community, so some families report waits of two or three years to get an evaluation. Yet, an early diagnosis is critical for many reasons. An…

by Laura McKenna The holidays and the Winter Break can be challenging for many children with autism. Managing the long break from school routines, crowded family functions, and high social expectations is not easy for them. If the child is unhappy, so are the parents. Events might not go exactly as planned. The best present…