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Support Spotlight on Alma Chavarria!

January 2, 2020

In her role as a trainer for ABS in Rancho Cucamonga, Alma Chavarria provides 40 hours of training to every...

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Autism and the Holiday Season: How to Turn Therapy Challenges into Therapy Opportunities

December 9, 2019

Every year around this time, I hear the same questions from parents who have a child with autism spectrum disorder...

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ABS Opens New Charlotte ABA Therapy Center for Children with Autism

October 29, 2019

Alternative Behavior Strategies (ABS), a leading provider of services to children with autism spectrum disorders, announced today the grand opening of...

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Support Spotlight on Carolina Insurriaga

October 16, 2019

“Always willing to go above and beyond.” That’s how Kristy Bauer, BCBA and Assistant Director at ABS describes her coworker...

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How to Recognize Common Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

April 2, 2019

The number of children being diagnosed with ASD in the United States continues to rise—now 1 in 40, according to...

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Find The Perfect Gift For A Child With ASD

December 10, 2018

The holiday season brings families closer together to enjoy quality time, fun festivities, and often gift exchanges. Having a child...

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Understanding Autism Diagnostic Tests: 8 Things You Should Know

October 30, 2018

In this blog, we cover the purpose and process of conducting a diagnostic evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will learn...

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Halloween and Autism – Tips On How To Make The Holiday More Fun For a Child On the Spectrum

October 2, 2018

There are a lot of reasons why Halloween is a favorite holiday for so many individuals: the costumes, the decorations,...

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Autism Spectrum Disorder & Preparing For A Natural Disaster

September 13, 2018

Preparing for a natural disaster can be a challenging time for a family.  This is especially true when a member...

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ABA Therapy Basics: How to Use Positive Reinforcement

July 9, 2018

Behavior analysts use remarkably straightforward concepts when designing treatment plans for their clients.  While their implementation can be complex, many...

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Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sleep

January 21, 2016

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sleep (by Natalie Roth, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist at Alternative Behavior Strategies) I remember being at dinner with...

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Autism and the Work Place – High Tech Jobs

December 9, 2015

The large IT company SAP is hiring autistic adults for tech jobs, as noted in a recent article at CIO: How SAP...