Many adult women with autism often go undiagnosed, as the symptoms can be mistaken for other conditions. In this article, we will explore the symptoms of autism in adult women, how to identify them, and what to do if you suspect that you or someone you know may have the condition.
Clothing tags, food textures, unexpected touch — tactile defensiveness makes daily life harder. Learn the symptoms, why it happens, and what OT and ABA can do.
Clothing tags, food textures, unexpected touch — tactile defensiveness makes daily life harder. Learn the symptoms, why it happens, and what OT and ABA can do.
Clothing tags, food textures, unexpected touch — tactile defensiveness makes daily life harder. Learn the symptoms, why it happens, and what OT and ABA can do.
If you're the parent or caregiver of a child with autism, you know how challenging it can be to engage them in meaningful activities. That's where autism apps for children come in handy.
Misophonia affects up to 80% of autistic people. Learn which sounds are most triggering, why it happens, and 6 strategies that actually reduce the reaction.
It can be challenging to diagnose autism in infants, as the signs may not be apparent until later in childhood. However, recent research suggests that unusual sensory responses in infancy may be a sign of autism.
Meltdowns aren't tantrums — and the response to each is different. Learn what triggers autism meltdowns, how to respond in the moment, and how ABA reduces them.
Stimming without autism is real and common. Learn who stims, what conditions cause it, and when repetitive behaviors signal something worth addressing.
PDA is real but contested in the US. Learn what it looks like, how it differs from typical autism, and how ABA can be adapted for PDA-presenting children.
ADHD stimming and autism stimming look alike but serve different purposes. Learn the 5 tell-tale differences — and why it matters for the right support.
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'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 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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