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The Role of Parents and Caregivers in ABA Therapy: Our Guide
What Role Should I Play in My Child’s ABA Therapy? The Role of Parents and Caregivers: Applied Behavior Analysis, also called ABA therapy, is a leading approach for helping children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) thrive. However, many parents and caregivers feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to support their children with ASD who are […]
CDC Updates ASD Prevalence to 1 in 31 Children in the U.S.
Why Are Autism Rates Increasing in Children? One of the report’s lead authors, Dr. Zachary Warren, put it bluntly, “The most compelling finding is how incredibly common the presentation of autism is.” According to the CDC report, this increase reflects advances in: Early Detection: More and more children receive evaluation before age 4. In fact, […]
6 Ways Autistic and Neurodiverse Individuals Can Become Their Own Best Advocate
Navigating life as an autistic or neurodiverse individual can be both beautiful and challenging. The world may not always be designed with neurodivergent minds in mind, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay silent or unseen. Self-advocacy isn’t just about speaking up—it’s about embracing who you are, setting boundaries, and creating a life that […]
Registry-based Randomized Controlled Trials Can Do More With Less – Coalition for National Trauma Research
In a recent article published in Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open (TSACO), CNTR Board Chair Ben Zarzaur, MD noted that in an environment of diminishing federal investment in research, conducting high quality clinical trials is increasingly difficult to accomplish. But by leveraging the National Trauma Research Action Plan (NTRAP) to identify high-priority gaps in […]
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Month: Monique’s Story
My name is Monique and my son Levi is 11 months, fast approaching his first birthday! I’ve been watching, smiling and encouraging other mums to tell me their plans for extravagant first birthday parties. When they ask me what we are doing, “Oh, I think I’ve done enough these past 12 months, it’s all up […]
Listen To Mums: The UK Birth Trauma Inquiry Concludes, With 12 Recommendations To Government
Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins responded to the recommendations. Atkins announced her full support for the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Birth Trauma’s headline call, the development of a comprehensive cross-government national maternity strategy – starting with prioritising birth trauma as part of this year’s Women’s Health Strategy. Atkins also announced the following: NHS […]
ABTA Delivers Facilitator Training To Community Health Workers
A couple of weeks ago, ABTA CEO Amy Dawes and our Group Facilitator Lead Rhiannah Pohlman, visited Tamworth Community Health in Tamworth (NSW) to deliver facilitator training. Since its launch in 2020, ABTA has been offering our six-week birth trauma support program, Peer2Peer Meets. This program was developed to address the gap left by traditional […]
“What are hallucinations?” I need to know | 3
Her daughter was struggling, but she gathered the insight and will to tell her mother she wanted to learn about the voices and get help. When they began researching treatment, they realized “What are hallucinations?” was the easy part. On they went. But for early intervention to occur, signs and symptoms have to be observed, […]
Informed Consent: Please Don’t Withhold Information From Women.
You need to inform people. Full stop. Please don’t withhold information from women. When I got my wisdom teeth out, I was informed about every potential side effect. Did it scare me? No. It informed me and prepared me because I did have nerve pain for almost a year after. But I was given the […]
7 ABA Tips to Help!
How Can Families Help Improve Their Children’s Self-Care Skills for Greater Success in Life? Self-care goes beyond simply following a daily routine or having optimal grooming habits. It is a vital life skill that fosters independence, confidence, safety, and overall well-being. However, it can be easy to underestimate the importance of these skills in our […]