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Partnering with families to help your child with autism thrive. Sharing stories from living on the spectrum to working in the ABA field.
Our blog brings you the latest fully-vetted and expert-approved information about bringing up your child with autism—and pursuing a career in the fast-growing, evolving field of ABA. Want to share a story or submit an idea for a blog? Reach out to us.

BE SAFE, Safety and Rights Education for Individuals with Autism
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  Medi-Cal will now cover the cost of ABA therapy for families who previously couldn’t afford it or were paying for […]
AST to Expand Access to High Quality Autism Services in South Central Los Angeles Through New Medi-Cal Program
Emerging Technology for Kids with Autism – Chrisopher Flint
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Getting ready for the new school year can be a hectic and exciting time. For children with autism (and their […]
Reducing Back to School Anxiety
  Summer is officially here and along with the joy of concluding another school year, comes the challenge of navigating […]
Planning a Fun and Safe Summer for Kids with Autism
We want to take a moment to acknowledge the many extraordinary fathers we see in the autism community.  Moms have […]
Autism Dads – We See You!
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Making My Way To Independence – Nick Brode
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There was a story in the news this week about twin siblings sharing the stage during their High School graduation […]
Graduation Moments
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We are thrilled to welcome Temple Grandin back to our show to discuss the parenting methods that supported her success […]
Podcast: Temple Grandin on Parenting Kids with Autism
This Mother’s Day we are not offering any strategies, there will be no advice or checklists. On this day, we […]
A Mother’s Day Card to Special Needs Moms
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As the saying goes, “If you have met one person with autism, you have met ONE person with autism”.  If […]
Autism Awareness Continues
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Play dates are a great way to help your child practice social skills, play skills, and communication skills with peers […]
Creating Successful Play Dates for Kids with Autism
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My Autism Success Story with Tom Iland – Insights from a Self Advocate
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  Anyone who has worked with children can attest to the fact that when you love the work you do […]
Love is a Better Teacher Than Duty
I have 27 years of experience with Autism, because I was born with it. To be able to truly help […]
Advice to Parents from a Young Adult with Autism
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Autism is in the news, social media, and even old fashioned print more than ever.  The increasing awareness is great.  […]
Autism 2015: 365 Days to Make Progress
The holidays are as joyful as they are stressful, or is it the other way around? The stress of the […]
Reducing Holiday Stress for Families of Children with Autism
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Most people look forward to weekends, a few carefree days that are a reward for the five that precede them. […]
Parent Story: Weekend Regression
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The above quote is from our most recent guest on Autism Spectrum Radio, Jennifer O’Toole, founder of Asperkids.  Jennifer made […]
EVERY DAY ISN’T PRETTY, BUT THERE IS SOMETHING PRETTY IN EVERY DAY
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I recently heard a story about a mom referring to her son’s quirky behavior by saying to a friend “You […]
DON’T LABEL ME
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It has been said that the only thing people fear more than death is public speaking.  Unfortunately there is no […]
HOW TO SUPPORT KIDS WITH AUTISM THROUGH GRIEF AND LOSS
We have had the pleasure of speaking with some amazing people in the course of our radio show, and one […]
Preparing for a Meaningful Adulthood
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After a long winter that seemed to consume spring in so many states, Summer – the season of fun – […]
SUMMERTIME FUN AND SAFETY
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We had a great response to a recent show on Autism Spectrum Radio and I want to share some of […]
FEEDING ISSUES IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
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As we think about the amazing parent advocates we work with, and the countless conversations with thoughtful parents, itseems like […]
INSIGHTS FROM PARENT ADVOCATES
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By: Ronit Molko Like many pregnant women, I spent a lot of time during my first pregnancy worrying about whether […]
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
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By: Ronit Molko When a family receives a diagnosis of autism, their vocabulary begins to change. Suddenly there is an […]
YOUR NEW AUTISM VOCABULARY