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Transitioning to Middle School With Autism: What Changes and How to Prepare
Transitioning to middle school with autism usually means more teachers, more transitions, and less adult guidance than in elementary school. Preparing early, with a visit plan, a careful IEP review, and practice for new routines, can make the first weeks smoother. Achieve ABA Therapy Group supports Colorado students and families through this change, at home […]
ABC Data in ABA: How Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence Help Explain Behavior
ABC data in ABA is a simple way of recording what happened right before a behavior (the antecedent), what the behavior looked like (the behavior), and what happened right after (the consequence). Behavior analysts use these notes to spot patterns and choose supports that fit your child. At Achieve ABA Therapy Group, our Colorado teams […]
Hyperlexia and Autism: Why Some Autistic Children Read So Early
Hyperlexia and autism often show up together: a child reads words far earlier than expected, sometimes before holding a back-and-forth conversation. The skill is real and worth celebrating, but understanding what is read can lag behind. At Achieve ABA Therapy Group, we help Colorado families work out what an early reader needs next, and we […]
How to Teach Chores to an Autistic Child Without Constant Prompting
Autism chores can build real independence, but many families end up repeating the same reminder every day. Teaching a chore well means planning how your help will fade from the very first lesson. At Achieve ABA Therapy Group, we show Colorado parents how to do exactly that, using the same teaching tools our BCBAs use […]
Why Autistic Children Break or Throw Things: Understanding Property Destruction
Autism property destruction, which includes breaking, throwing, and damaging objects, usually has a purpose behind it that a child cannot yet communicate another way. Finding that purpose is the first step toward changing the behavior safely. Achieve ABA Therapy Group helps Colorado families do exactly that, through individualized ABA services built around each child’s needs. […]
Sensory Processing Disorder vs. Autism: What’s the Difference?
Sensory processing disorder vs. autism comes down to scope. Autism is a recognized neurodevelopmental diagnosis defined by differences in social communication and by restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, and unusual responses to sensory input are one of the ways those patterns can show up. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) describes trouble handling sensory input on its […]
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