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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.
From Intensive Therapy to Maintenance: Steps for Sustainable Skill Use
Learn about transitioning from intensive therapy to maintenance in ABA: key steps, planning, and how to preserve skills for long-term success.
Going to College With Autism: What Students Should Know
Discover what going to college with autism looks like, including challenges, supports, and strategies for success backed by research.
Whole Interval Recording in ABA Therapy: Definition, Examples, and Use
Learn what whole interval recording is, how it’s used in ABA therapy, and why it matters for accurate behavior measurement and intervention planning.
The Autistic Stare: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What It Means
Learn what the autistic stare is, why it happens, and how sensory and eye-gaze patterns differ in autism. Evidence-based explanation and support.
Understanding False Signs of Autism: What Isn’t a Reliable Indicator
Learn the false signs of autism and what behaviors are often misinterpreted.
Understanding Speech and Autism: Does Saying Inappropriate Things Mean You're Autistic?
Get clear facts on social communication, cues, and when to seek assessment.
How to Help With Homework Without It Causing a Meltdown? A Practical Guide
Proven home strategies for supporting homework success and emotional calm.
Step-by-Step: Preparing an Autistic Child for Their First Haircut at a Salon
Learn how to prepare an autistic child for their first haircut at a salon with step-by-step strategies, sensory tips, and real practice examples.
Practical Guide to Reinforcement Schedules in ABA for Therapists and Families
Learn how reinforcement schedules in ABA therapy guide rewards, shape behavior, and improve outcomes with clear types and practical examples.
Signs of Low Mood and Depression in Autistic Teenagers: Symptoms, Research, and Support
Learn the key signs of low mood and depression in autistic teenagers, backed by research, with examples to help recognize changes early and get support.
Engaging Water Play Activities for Autism: Sensory Benefits & Examples
Explore water play activities for autism with sensory benefits, skill-building ideas, and how water helps regulation, motor skills, and social growth.
Understanding Turn-Taking in Autism: Skills, Challenges, and Support
Learn about turn-taking in autism, why it matters, common challenges, and how ABA supports skill development in communication and play.
What Do Autistic Routines Look Like? Common Traits and Examples
Learn what autistic routines look like in daily life with clear traits, examples, and why routines matter for autistic children.
Family Involvement in ABA: Do Parents Attend ABA With Siblings?
Learn how siblings may be included and how family participation supports ABA therapy success.
Inclusion Explained: Should Kids With Autism Go to Public School?
Learn about inclusion, supports, and how to choose the best school setting for your child.
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