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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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Autism Hand Posturing: What It Is, Why It Happens, and When to Seek Help
Autism hand posturing is stimming — not a problem to fix. Here's what causes it, the most common types, and when families should involve a professional.
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.
ABA Therapy for Picky Eaters: Food Selectivity, ARFID, and What Gentle Support Looks Like
Food selectivity and ARFID need different support. Here's when ABA helps, when a feeding therapist should lead, and what gentle protocols look like.
Autism and Sensory Friendly Home: The Home Guide to Rooms, Lighting, and Sensory Tools
A complete home guide to autism and sensory processing: build a calm space, fix the lighting, and match tools to your child.
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.
Free Sensory Toys for Autism: What Works, What's Free, and How to Choose
Most of the best sensory toys for autistic children cost nothing. Free DIY ideas by sensory type and age, plus when to bring in an OT.
How to Use a Token System for Morning and Bedtime Routines for Autistic Children
A step-by-step guide to using a token economy for morning and bedtime routines with autistic children — from setup to fading, with ABA-based tips.
ABA Therapy and Sleep Issues
Sleep problems affect up to 80% of autistic children. Here's what to rule out first, which behavioral strategies have evidence, and when to get help.
Autism-Friendly Classroom Strategies: Setup, Support Plans, and What Parents Need to Know
Visual supports, sensory setup, IEP vs 504, and how ABA fits into the school day — a practical guide for parents and teachers of autistic students.
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!
ABA Therapy for Aggressive Behaviors: Finding the Cause and Teaching What Replaces It
When a child hits, bites, or lashes out, it's communication — not character. Here's how ABA finds the cause and teaches safer ways to get the same need met.
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.
Forward Chaining in ABA: How It Works and When to Use It
Forward chaining teaches multi-step skills one step at a time — but it's not the only method. See how it compares to backward and total task chaining.
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.
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.
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