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Explore the Apex ABA Resource Page — your go-to hub for expert guidance, practical tools, and evidence-based strategies in ABA therapy. Whether you're a parent navigating a new diagnosis, a caregiver looking for day-to-day support, or a professional deepening your clinical knowledge, you'll find resources here designed to make a real difference. Because every child deserves the right support — and every family deserves to feel informed, confident, and never alone.
How to Help My Child Learn to Ask for Help When They Are Frustrated: Practical ABA Tips
Teach your child to ask for help when they’re frustrated with clear ABA strategies and supportive communication tools.
How to Teach an Autistic Child to Share (Step-by-Step)
Teach an autistic child how to share with clear ABA steps, practical examples, and strategies families can use at home and school.
Do People with Autism Make Good Leaders? Exploring Traits
Curious if "do people with autism make good leaders?" Discover the unique traits that can empower autistic individuals in leadership roles.
Communicating with a Semi Verbal Autistic: What to Know
Learn effective strategies for communicating with a semi verbal autistic individual.
10 Engaging Indoor Activities for Autistic Adults to Enjoy
Discover 10 engaging indoor activities for autistic adults that promote fun, creativity, and social interaction.
Is Side Glancing Always Autism? What Research Shows
Facts on peripheral gaze, eye contact differences, and when to talk with a specialist.
Is Superiority Complex a Feature of Autism? Facts vs. Misconceptions
Clear facts on autism traits, social behavior differences, and why they aren’t the same.
How to Stop a Child from Hitting Themselves (Autism Support Guide)
Stop a child from hitting themselves with clear steps, behavior assessment, and autism-focused strategies.
What Does “Hyperempathy” Look Like in Autism?
Key signs, emotional examples, and how intense affective empathy shows up day to day.
How Minecraft and Autism Foster Creativity in Kids
Explore the unique ways this popular game fosters imagination and innovative thinking.
Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic: How Autism Learning Styles Impact Teaching at Every Age
Discover how autistic individuals learn best (visual, auditory, reading/writing, kinesthetic) across all ages.
Sensory Friendly Shopping: Tips for a Calm Experience
Discover tips for sensory friendly shopping to create a calm and enjoyable experience.
Strategies for Helping a Child with Autism Navigate a Birthday Party: Practical Tips That Work
Practical strategies for helping a child with autism navigate a birthday party.
How to Ask for a Sensory Accommodation in an Office Under Disability Law
Here's some tips on how to ask for a sensory accommodation in an office.
Can Autistic Children Be Taught Boundaries? Here's How
Can autistic children be taught boundaries? Yes, with ABA steps!
Meet Our Authors
Dr. Linda Nguyen, PhD, BCBA-D
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 in Behavior Analysis | Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral | 15+ years of clinical experience
Jordan Hayes, MS, BCBA
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 in Applied Behavior Analysis | Board Certified Behavior Analyst | 8 years of clinical experience
Aisha Patel, BCBA, LBA
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.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Licensed Behavior Analyst | Specialist in complex behavior intervention | 11 years of clinical experience