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Providing Autism resources including ABA therapy info, news, tips on challenging behaviors and more.
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Fragile Learner Model
Fragile Learner - A child can be considered fragile when…
How autism and sensory processing disorder are linked
“Do you think sensory issues are at the root of what makes…
Steps To Social Success Videos!
Social Success - FirstPath Autism is proud to announce our new…
7 Tips for Back to School Preparation
Back to School - Summer break is coming to an end and a new school…
Tips for getting the most out of ABA therapy
Does this sound familiar? After doing some research and hearing…
FirstPath Autism Q&A: What happens when a child is having a tough day?
FirstPath Autism - Wouldn't it be nice if we could sail through…
Autism and Food-Related Issues, Part 2: Potlucks and Picnics
Just jumping into the series? Be sure to go back and read our…
Printable Social Stories: Summer Activities and Outdoor Safety
Have you seen the viral photo of police officer Tim Purdy helping…
ANNOUNCING: 29+ New Lessons for ABA Therapy at Home!
Here at FirstPath Autism, we believe that by providing families…
Autism & Maladaptive Behaviors: What’s a Parent to Do?
Maladaptive behaviors are attempts to decrease anxiety and gain…
Autism and Food-Related Issues, Part 1: Help for Picky Eaters
Some families may take peaceful, stress-free meals together for…
Top 10 Reasons to Celebrate Autism Moms on Mother’s Day
Did you know that, according to The Autism Society of America’s…
Do You Know the ABCs of ABA?
As you know, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the research-proven,…
What Autism Means to Me
When my younger brother Willie was diagnosed with autism in 1990,…
How to Interact with Someone Who Has Autism: Basic Dos & Don’ts
The Cheat Sheet You Wished Others Had
Oftentimes friends or…
Oftentimes friends or…
3 Common Misconception About Autism
Common Misconception about Autism - “Do you think sensory issues…
Autism Awareness: History & Symbols
You may know that April is Autism Awareness Month, but have you…
10 Ways to make the most out of Autism Awareness Month
If you’re the parent of a child with autism, chances are you…
How ABA therapy can help prevent another meltdown
Meltdowns are hard on everyone: the child, the parent, and the…
How ABA therapy helped Jack blossom
Brad Ramsey is a family physician. His son, Jack, was a fairly…
Printable Social Stories: Birthday Parties
One of the best parts of parenthood is sharing your own childhood…
Autism Checklist: What to do after an official diagnosis
“Your child has an autism spectrum disorder.”
It’s a…
It’s a…
Autism Resource: What Is Theory of Mind?
Imagine how confusing life would be if you didn't have a sense…
Printable Social Stories: Emergency situations
If you're a frequent flyer, you know how tempting it is to zone…
What will Autism support look like in 100 years?
Did you ever bury a time capsule when you were young? Many of…
Easy ways to provide ABA reinforcement at home
Did you know that you can boost your child’s sense of self-efficacy—that…
ABA therapy tips for Parents
If you ask parents what they want most for their children, you'll…
Creating an easy autism plan for the new year
According to the most recent data from psychologists at the…
Autism Checklist: Helping your child through the new year
Ah, the bittersweet post-holiday season: You’ve made it through…
Student Story: How ABA Therapy unlocked Kyle’s world
This guest post was written by Terri Baker whose son, Kyle, was…