Future
President Trump, Autism Policy, and the Future What Families
ABA Centers of America pledges to be here for the kids and families The political landscape is shifting with the new presidential administration, and autism policy is once again in the spotlight. Recent statements from President Trump, policy shifts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and funding challenges for autism-related programs have […]
Two Ways to Resolve Feelings of Dread About the Future
Life affords many opportunities to feel dread. It’s an emotion that is highly unpleasant, feels uncontrollable, and comes from getting stuck in your head. You become preoccupied with some experience you’re about to face and all you can think about is how bad it will be. You try to think optimistically that it won’t be […]
What Happens in Vegas in April Will Help The Future of Youth Mental Health: In Conversation with the #ADAA2025 Conference Co-Chairs
Is youth mental health in a global crisis? It’s a redundant question but a google search on that phrase brings up an alarming number of results, just from 2024, that give a resounding yes – from the World Health Organization to UNICEF to the New York Times to the World Economic Forum to down under […]
Trauma Community Begins to Define the Ideal Future of Clinical Guidance – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance series kicked off at the American College of Surgeons in Chicago February 21-22, 2024. An ambitious effort partially funded with a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the three-year series aims to redesign how trauma clinical guidance is developed […]
7 Compassionate ABA Therapy Techniques Shaping a Brighter Future for Autistic People
Image credit: Freepik In the world of therapy, there’s a growing wave of compassion and understanding reshaping how we support autistic individuals. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, traditionally focused on behavior modification, is evolving with a heartening shift towards empathy and respect. These compassionate techniques are not just changing lives—they’re transforming futures. Here’s a look […]