Support Spotlight on Alma Chavarria!
In her role as a trainer for ABS in Rancho Cucamonga, Alma Chavarria provides 40 hours of training to every...
Autism and the Holiday Season: How to Turn Therapy Challenges into Therapy Opportunities
Every year around this time, I hear the same questions from parents who have a child with autism spectrum disorder...
ABS Opens New Charlotte ABA Therapy Center for Children with Autism
Alternative Behavior Strategies (ABS), a leading provider of services to children with autism spectrum disorders, announced today the grand opening of...
Support Spotlight on Carolina Insurriaga
“Always willing to go above and beyond.” That’s how Kristy Bauer, BCBA and Assistant Director at ABS describes her coworker...
How to Recognize Common Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The number of children being diagnosed with ASD in the United States continues to rise—now 1 in 40, according to...
Find The Perfect Gift For A Child With ASD
The holiday season brings families closer together to enjoy quality time, fun festivities, and often gift exchanges. Having a child...
Understanding Autism Diagnostic Tests: 8 Things You Should Know
In this blog, we cover the purpose and process of conducting a diagnostic evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn...
Halloween and Autism – Tips On How To Make The Holiday More Fun For a Child On the Spectrum
There are a lot of reasons why Halloween is a favorite holiday for so many individuals: the costumes, the decorations,...
Autism Spectrum Disorder & Preparing For A Natural Disaster
Preparing for a natural disaster can be a challenging time for a family. This is especially true when a member...
ABA Therapy Basics: How to Use Positive Reinforcement
Behavior analysts use remarkably straightforward concepts when designing treatment plans for their clients. While their implementation can be complex, many...
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sleep
Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sleep (by Natalie Roth, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist at Alternative Behavior Strategies) I remember being at dinner with...
Autism and the Work Place – High Tech Jobs
The large IT company SAP is hiring autistic adults for tech jobs, as noted in a recent article at CIO: How SAP...