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An autistic child solving a colorful triangular puzzle cube, showcasing her intelligence in NC.
By Fayge Orzel July 23, 2025
Discover the link between autism spectrum & high intelligence, exploring unique strengths, special interests, and how neurodiversity shapes cognitive abilities.
A team of autistic adults collaborating around a table with laptops and tablets in North Carolina.
By Fayge Orzel July 23, 2025
Learn the key signs of autism in adults, including social challenges, sensory sensitivities, and unique communication styles that may go unnoticed for years.
ABA therapist hugging a bundled-up autistic toddler outdoors during ABA therapy in North Carolina.
By Fayge Orzel July 23, 2025
Explore the three main causes linked to autism, including genetic, environmental, and neurological factors, and learn how they contribute to the spectrum.
An RBT and autistic kid making a bed together in a bright room during in-home ABA therapy in NC.
By Fayge Orzel July 23, 2025
Discover the benefits and criticisms of ABA therapy, how it supports skill development in autism, and why individualized approaches make a big difference.
An ABA therapist and autistic teen drying dishes together, smiling warmly during ABA therapy in NC.
By Fayge Orzel July 23, 2025
Learn why ABA therapy uses repetition, how it helps children with autism build lasting skills, and ways therapists keep sessions engaging and effective.
An autistic woman with blonde braided hair gazing thoughtfully out of a window in North Carolina.
By Fayge Orzel July 23, 2025
Explore cognitive traits of autistic people, including deep thinking, attention to detail, and how these qualities shape unique perspectives and creativity.
An autistic child looking through a small broken mirror piece during in-home ABA therapy in NC.
By Fayge Orzel July 23, 2025
Explore the concept of a “sixth sense” in autism, examining heightened sensory perception, intuition, and unique ways autistic people may process the world.
A little girl is sitting on a stool talking to a woman.
By Fayge Orzel July 20, 2025
What is an example of avoidance in ABA? Gain key insights into this common behavior function, its triggers, and strategies for effective intervention.
A group of children are standing in a park with their arms in the air.
By Fayge Orzel July 20, 2025
What are ADL activities for autistic children? Explore this guide to essential daily living skills, self-care, and fostering independence.
A woman teach kids in ABA therapy sessions
By Fayge Orzel July 18, 2025
What is the minimum hours for ABA therapy? Learn what experts recommend and how to decide the right starting point for your child’s needs.
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