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Do Kids With Autism Have Empathy?
Autistic child connecting with an adult Do you sometimes wonder if your autistic child has empathy? You are not alone. A friend of mine...
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
Sep 236 min read
What to Look for in Social Groups for Autistic College Students- and Red Flags to be Aware of.
Group Selfie What to look for in a neurodiversity-affirming social group for a college student 1. Respect for autonomy & identity The...
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
Aug 282 min read
Executive Functioning Support for Neurodivergent Students
What are Executive Functioning Skills? Executive Functioning (EF) skills are a set of higher-level cognitive abilities that allow us to...
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
Aug 272 min read
When the Past Doesn’t Stay in the Past: How Childhood Trauma Can Echo Into Womanhood
Discover how childhood trauma can quietly shape women’s adult lives through overachievement, people-pleasing, and emotional disconnection.
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
Jun 275 min read
Relationship-Based ABA Strategies for Teachers: How to Build Trust and Reduce Challenging Behavior
Discover how noncontingent reinforcement supports student regulation, strengthens relationships, and creates a more compassionate, effective classroom environment.
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
Jun 72 min read
Regulation, Relational Safety, De-escalation, Choice, and Repair: 5 Strategies for a Trauma-Informed Classroom
Discover simple strategies to create a trauma-informed classroom that centers psychological safety, connection, choice, and student agency to foster optimal learning conditions for all students.
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
Jun 59 min read
Beyond Compliance: Moving from Coercion to Assent in ABA
Too often we rely on coercion disguised as therapy. It's time to confront outdated practices that prioritize compliance over connection.
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
Jun 14 min read
Co-Regulation with Children: How Connection Calms without Control
Co-regulation with Children- calm without control.
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
May 313 min read
What it Means to be Trauma-Informed and Why it Matters.
Being a trauma-informed practitioner means recognizing that past trauma can shape a person’s behavior, emotions, and nervous system...
Ann Roberts, M,Ed., BCBA, LBA-CT
May 312 min read
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