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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.
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Unusual Sensory Responses in Infancy: A Possible Sign of Autism
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.
Misophonia in Autism Explained: Triggers, Reactions, and What Actually Helps
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.
Best Cities in Georgia for Autism Services and ABA Therapy
Discover the best cities in Georgia for autism services and ABA therapy, ensuring support for your loved ones.
IEP Goals for Autism: A Complete Parent and Educator Guide
Unlock the potential: Constructing meaningful IEP goals for autism to support your child's growth and development. Discover strategies and examples!
Role-Playing to Boost Social Skills for Kids with Autism: 15+ Activities by Age and Skill
Discover role-playing activities for autism social skills training to empower your child’s social connections!
Creating an IEP for a Child with Autism: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Unlocking success for children with autism through personalized IEPs. Discover how to create an IEP for a child with autism.
SMART Goals for Students with Autism: Real Examples That Actually Work
Unlock the potential of students with autism through proven examples of SMART goals. Set them up for success!
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Best Autism Apps for Children: A Practical Guide for Parents
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.
Autism Meltdowns: What They Are, What Helps, and When to Get Support
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.
What Overstimulation Feels Like in Autism (and How to Help)
Overstimulation is what sensory overload feels like from the inside—when sound, light, and touch all hit at once. Learn the early signs and how to help.
Food List for Autism: A Practical Guide to Feeding Challenges and Picky Eating
"Skip the fad diets. This practical food list for autism covers nutrition, sensory-friendly foods, and proven ways to ease picky eating.
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Autism in Women: What It Really Looks Like and Why It Goes Unrecognized
While it is often diagnosed in childhood, many women are diagnosed with High Functioning Autism (HFA) later in life or may go undiagnosed altogether.
Tactile Defensiveness: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
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.
Visual Stimming in Autism: Examples, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Visual stimming isn't always a problem — but it can be. Learn what it looks like, when it's typical, and how ABA can help when it interferes with learning.
PDA Autism: Signs, Examples, and How ABA Can Help
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.
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