Apex ABA Therapy Blog

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Practical guidance on ABA therapy, autism support, and advocacy from the clinical team behind Apex ABA Therapy.

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Parenting & Daily Life

Can Autistic People Work?

Join us in understanding the human side of this journey, celebrating the unique strengths and capabilities of individuals on the spectrum in the world of work. It's a conversation about inclusion, breaking down barriers, and creating workplaces that embrace and support neurodiversity.

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Parenting & Daily Life

Can Autistic People Have Kids?

Uncover personal experiences, heartfelt insights, and the nuanced considerations surrounding parenthood on the autism spectrum. Join us in this empathetic exploration, shedding light on the unique journeys, challenges, and joys of autistic individuals building families.

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Can Autism be Mistaken for Down Syndrome?

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child with developmental challenges, you may have wondered whether your child has autism or Down syndrome. Both conditions affect a child's cognitive and social abilities, and there are some similarities in the symptoms they present.

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Parenting & Daily Life

Can Alcohol Cause Autism?

Uncover personal stories, insights, and the nuanced considerations individuals face when exploring the potential links between alcohol consumption and autism. Join us in this empathetic exploration, shedding light on the complexities and questions surrounding this topic.

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Bullying and Autism: An Unfortunate Connection

Unfortunately, studies have shown that autistic children are at a higher risk of being bullied than their neurotypical peers. In fact, research has found that over 63% of autistic children have experienced bullying at some point in their lives.

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Parenting & Daily Life

Benefits of Weighted Blankets for Autism

If you are a parent of a child with autism, you might have heard about the benefits of using a weighted blanket. As the name suggests, a weighted blanket is heavier than a regular blanket and is designed to apply deep pressure touch stimulation to the body.

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Parenting & Daily Life

Behavioral Challenges In Autism: How To Manage It?

Discover practical and compassionate approaches to managing behavioral challenges in autism. Explore real-life stories, insightful strategies, and a supportive community dedicated to understanding and navigating the complexities of the spectrum.

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Who writes our blog

Meet our authors

Apex ABA Team

Apex ABA Team

Dr. Linda Nguyen

Dr. Linda Nguyen

Linda has been in ABA for fifteen years, and she's seen the field change in ways both encouraging and frustrating. She started as a behavior tech, became a BCBA, and eventually earned her doctorate because she wanted to do this work at the highest level possible. She writes about the science behind ABA, the ethics of good therapy, and why families deserve better than cookie-cutter treatment plans. Linda lives in Ohio with her husband and three kids—and yes, she uses ABA strategies at home. They work.

PhD, BCBA-D

Jordan Hayes

Jordan Hayes

Jordan's younger sister has autism, and growing up alongside her shaped everything about how he approaches this work. He knows what it's like to be the sibling in the waiting room—the family member who doesn't quite get enough attention, the kid who loves his sister and sometimes resents how much space autism takes up. He writes with empathy for the whole family, not just the child in therapy. His posts cover sibling dynamics, parent burnout, and how to keep a marriage intact when autism is exhausting. Jordan specializes in ABA therapy for adolescents and teens.

MS, BCBA

Aisha Patel

Aisha Patel

Aisha is the BCBA families call when nothing else has worked. She specializes in complex cases, severe behaviors, and kids who've been through three other providers before landing at Apex. She doesn't sugarcoat the hard parts, and she doesn't promise miracles. But she's consistent, she adjusts, and she gets results. Her blog is for parents in the thick of it—the ones looking for clarity when everything feels stuck.

BCBA, LBA

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