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ABA and other therapies… community about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We know that each person’s experience with autism is uniquely individual and personal, including the resources and supports they may need.  Some autistic people and their families say that ABA … on preventing self-stimulatory behavior (stims). Behavior analysts work with autistic people to improve skills like: Communication and language abilities Social skills Self-care and hygiene routines Play and leisure skills Motor abilities … BCBA.  Inability to respond to concerns.  Use of punishment instead of positive reinforcement.  Aggressive or controlling interactions.  Unwillingness to listen and stop when the client is overstimulated.  Lack of data showing progress.  Offering …

Navigating sex education and reproductive care: A guide for parents and caregivers …   Talking about sex, puberty and reproductive health with your child can feel awkward—but it’s a crucial part of helping them grow into a confident, … University. “First, they may find the office where they would go to receive contraception inaccessible because of health communication that is jargony or hard to understand, physical spaces that trigger sensory sensitivities or transportation … If they’re nervous, help them practice how they will ask questions or request accommodations. Role-playing these interactions in advance can make the experience feel less intimidating.  Remind your child that it’s okay to feel nervous …