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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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Alexithymia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
It is a relatively unknown condition, but it affects around 10% of the population. In this blog post, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of alexithymia.
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Autism and Schizophrenia: Is There A Link?
While they are distinct disorders, there are some similarities in their symptoms and underlying causes. In this blog post, we will explore the connection between Autism and Schizophrenia and how they differ from each other.
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Autism Dating: Everything You Need To Know
Autism is a neurological condition that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It can make navigating the world of dating and relationships a little more challenging, but it doesn't mean that people with autism cannot fall in love or have fulfilling romantic relationships.
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Autistic Cards: How Can They Help Individuals With Autism?
One tool that has been developed to help people with autism navigate social situations is the use of autistic cards. In this blog post, we will explore what autistic cards are, how they work, and why they can be helpful.
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Autism And Sleep: Understanding The Relationship
Sleep disturbances are common among individuals with autism. In this blog post, we will explore the relationship between autism and sleep and provide tips for improving sleep quality.
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Autism And Dementia: The Connection
When it comes to neurological conditions, most people tend to think of autism and dementia as separate disorders. However, recent research has shown that there may be a connection between the two.
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Autism and Addiction's Close Connection
Autism and addiction are two conditions that are often misunderstood and stigmatized. However, recent studies have shown that there is a close connection between the two, which can have significant implications for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
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Autism and Depression: What's the Connection?
Studies show that up to 70% of autistic individuals will experience depression at some point in their lives, especially those with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome.
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60 Autism Quotes to Inspire and Educate
"Autism is not a disease. Don't try to cure us. Try to understand us." - Brian R. King
Challenges in ABA Therapy: What Setbacks, Plateaus, and Hard Weeks Actually Mean
Challenges in ABA therapy — plateaus, extinction bursts, task refusal — explained. What BCBAs do when progress stalls and what families can do at home.
Head Banging in Autism: When to Call Your Pediatrician, Why It Happens, and How ABA Helps
Head banging in autism: when to call your doctor, the 4 functions that drive it, and how ABA's functional assessment builds a plan that actually works.
High Functioning Autism and Anger: The Emotion Regulation Difference Behind the Outbursts
High functioning autism and anger explained: what drives outbursts in Level 1 ASD, evidence-based emotion regulation strategies, and when ABA helps.
How Do You Help a Child With Autism Prepare for a Dentist Visit or Medical Appointment?
How to help a child with autism prepare for a dentist visit or medical appointment with visual supports and simple routines.
DSM-6 Release Date: What the APA Has Actually Announced (May 2026 Update)
Last updated: May 15, 2026 · Reviewed by BCBA
Is Young Sheldon Autistic? What the Creators Won't Say (And What His Behavior Shows)
Young Sheldon's creators have refused to confirm an autism diagnosis on screen — but his behaviors match the DSM-5 criteria for ASD.
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