Our Blog
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 Do You Introduce a New Baby to an Autistic Sibling? Practical Tips for Families
Follow practical, research-based steps to prepare, introduce, and support successful transitions.
Family Emergency Guide: How to Prepare for Disasters When Your Child Has Disability, Autism or ADHD
Learn how to prepare for disasters when your child has disability, autism or ADHD.
How to Respond When Your Child Repeats Phrases (Echolalia Tips)
Learn how to respond to your child with evidence-based strategies to support communication and expand meaningful language.
De-Escalation Tips: How Do You Deal With an Autistic Person Who Starts Acting Out During an Argument?
Learn how do you deal with an autistic person who starts acting out during an argument.
Why Are Autistic Kids So Energetic? Sensory & Brain Links Explained
Sensory processing and self-regulation explain high activity, with research and practical insights for families.
The Truth About Misconceptions About Punishment in ABA Therapy
Learn the truth behind misconceptions about punishment in ABA therapy.
Preparing Your Home for In-Home ABA Therapy: Tips & Tricks
Discover essential tips and tricks to create the perfect environment for effective therapy sessions.
Understanding Peer-Mediated Instruction in Autism
Discover the benefits of Peer-Mediated Instruction in Autism and how it can enhance learning experiences for individuals with autism.
Child Led ABA: Encouraging Growth Through Play and Fun
Discover how child led aba promotes growth through play and fun.
Rigid ABA: Essential Techniques for Effective Therapy
Discover essential techniques in rigid aba therapy that can enhance your practice.
Pros and Cons of Group ABA Therapy Sessions — What Parents Should Know
Learn the pros and cons of group ABA therapy sessions for children on the autism spectrum.
What Parents Can Expect in Their Child’s First Month of ABA
Learn what parents can expect in their child’s first month of ABA therapy.
Sensory Overload Signs Parents Miss — Early Detection Tips
Learn the subtle sensory overload signs parents miss in kids with autism.
Why Kids With Autism Line Up Toys and What It Means
Learn why kids with autism line up toys.
Punishment and Autism: What Autistic Children Perceive and Learn
Do Autistic Kids Understand Punishment? Insights for Families
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