How We Make Learning Fun for Your 2-Year-Old
How Play Builds Communication Communication does not begin with full sentences alone. For a 2-year-old, communication may look like reaching, pointing, handing an item to an adult, using a picture, making a sound, signing, saying one word, or combining words. Play-based ABA therapy can support each of these steps. A therapist may hold a favorite […]
From One Giant Chapter to the Next
For many autistic and neurodivergent children, moving from elementary school to middle school, or from middle school to high school, can feel like stepping into a giant new world. New teachers, bigger buildings, changing routines, and increased expectations can create excitement, but they can also bring anxiety. For autistic students, these transitions may feel even […]
ABA Therapy for Speech Delay: Help Your Toddler Communicate
These skills are often connected to Verbal Behavior Therapy, an ABA approach that focuses on language as the child uses it. For example, a word is not only important because a child can say it. It is important because the child can use it to ask for something, respond to someone, share attention, or participate […]
Simple ways to manage grief in daily life
Grief follows its own schedule. One day, you might answer emails, make dinner and think you’re doing OK. Next, a familiar song in the grocery store or an empty chair at the table can stop you in your tracks. Let’s review some simple ways to manage grief. Grief is a shapeshifter. Some days it may […]
What’s it like to be homeless?
This wasn’t supposed to be written, much less published. I shared what happened and that was the end of it — so I thought. In fairly short order, it hit me: the whole story needed to be told. What’s it like to be homeless? I have it on good authority, so let’s talk. Shared misfortunes […]
What Parents Should Look For
If the therapist is an RBT, they must work under supervision. If the direct therapist is not credentialed as an RBT by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, parents should ask what training, competency checks, background screening, and supervision the provider requires. The American Family Physician review of autism spectrum disorder care notes that applied behavior […]
Daniel Durany, Autism Advocate and Speaker
A dedicated, autistic advocacy adult, Daniel Durany is a 2006 graduate of Texas Christian University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, and a 2020 graduate of Texas A&M Commerce with a Master of Science in Accounting.. A passionate autism advocate, Daniel has dedicated much of his life to advancing autism awareness, […]
Unforgettable Summer 2026 – Creative Autism-Friendly Activities That Build Confidence and Joy
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How to Choose an ABA Therapy Provider for Toddlers
This ABA provider checklist for parents can help you separate polished marketing from meaningful clinical quality. What to Look for in an ABA Provider: Individualized Care, Not a Script A toddler’s ABA program should not come from a template. What to look for in an ABA provider includes whether the team takes time to understand […]
“Hey, Bill, is writing poetry good for you?”
Our hand-raising friend asked, “…is writing poetry good for you?” To provide a quality answer, I’d like to know why she stopped by — general interest or to get help for an emotional or mental illness. Let’s assume the latter, and the answer is yes — in many ways. Creating a poem is a combination […]