by Steps to Progress | Jan 10, 2025 | Autism
Parenting a child with autism can be very different from parenting a neurotypical child. There are many challenges but there are also many rewards. One thing that seems to be universal is that children with autism require more of parents, including more time, effort,...
by Steps to Progress | Mar 22, 2024 | Autism
“Stimming” is an abbreviation for “self-stimulatory behavior.” Examples of self-stimulatory behaviors that many of us may engage in are twirling our hair, tapping pencils or fingernails on a table, and swinging our feet. Everyone engages in self-stimulatory...
by Steps to Progress | Jan 19, 2024 | ABA Therapy
Wondering what ABA therapy at home looks like? Think of it as having a tailored toolkit for your child’s growth brought straight to your door. This form of autism therapy focuses on your child’s needs by creating a personalized learning environment where they...
by Steps to Progress | Jul 21, 2023 | ABA Therapy
When you think about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for your child, you may wonder how long your child will need ABA therapy. There is no standard timeframe for children with autism to receive ABA therapy because it depends upon many factors. These include...
by Steps to Progress | Jul 7, 2023 | ABA Therapy
If you’re a parent of a child with autism, you may be surprised to receive a recommendation that your child should receive 40 hours a week of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. You may also feel that 40 hours a week is too much for your child. Let’s consider the...