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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.
Can You Pause ABA Therapy and Keep Progress?
How and When You Can Pause ABA Therapy
Can Two Autistic People Have a Normal Child? Yes, Here's Why
Genetics increase risk but allow neurotypical outcome.
Can Autism Be Diagnosed Before Age 2? Early Signs Guide
How Early Autism Diagnosis Before Age 2 Happens
How Is High-Functioning Autism Diagnosed? Step-by-Step
Diagnosing High-Functioning Autism: What to Know
The Role of Music, Rhythm, and Movement in Supporting ABA-Based Behavior Change
Engaging music, steady rhythms, and fun movement can supercharge ABA therapy for children with autism.
How to Teach Kitchen Safety to Autistic Children: A Parent’s Guide
Teaching kitchen safety to autistic children is easier with the right strategies. Learn step-by-step tips to create a safe environment and build essential skills.
How to Manage Attention-Seeking Behaviors in a Positive, Supportive Wayr
Learn how to reduce attention-seeking behaviors in children using positive reinforcement, clear boundaries, and communication skills. Find helpful strategies here.
Can Play Therapy and ABA Therapy Work Together to Help Your Child?
Combining play therapy with ABA therapy offers a powerful way to enhance your child’s growth. Find out how these therapies work together for lasting benefits.
How to Explain Autism to Siblings in a Way They Truly Understand
Explaining autism to siblings doesn’t have to be hard. Learn practical tips to build understanding, patience, and stronger family connections.
Natural Environment Teaching: Simple and Effective Ways to Teach Your Child at Home
Natural Environment Teaching (NET) makes learning fun! Learn how to use daily tasks and routines to teach your child essential life skills at home.
The Three Main Causes of Autism: Exploring Genetics, Environment, and Brain Differences
Autism is influenced by genetics, environmental factors, and brain differences. Learn how these three causes contribute to the development of the condition.
What are the Common Behaviors of Autism?
Autism behaviors can vary widely. Learn about the most common traits, from social difficulties to sensory sensitivities, and how ABA therapy can support progress.
What Age is Too Late for ABA Therapy?
It’s never too late to start ABA therapy. Discover how children, teens, and adults can still make meaningful progress with personalized ABA support.
Is In-Home ABA the Right Fit for Your Child? Here’s What You Need to Know
In-home ABA therapy offers a tailored approach to support your child’s development. Learn how it can improve key skills like communication, social interaction, and more.
How Families Can Make ABA Therapy a Positive and Successful Experience
Learn how families can ensure ABA therapy is a positive, successful experience. Discover tips for involvement, consistency, and support to make ABA effective.
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