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April 4, 2024EducationASD Diagnosis, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autism Symptoms, Educationby midwestautismcenter

What’s in a Diagnosis? Understanding Why Therapy Providers Require an Autism Evaluation

An Autism diagnosis is the first step to accessing therapy services, but why? This article answers that question and offers guidance for getting started.

March 26, 2024EducationASD Diagnosis, Autism, Education, Parent Supportby midwestautismcenter

Understanding Your Child’s Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis

Navigating an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis can be overwhelming, but understanding the levels of ASD is key to finding the right support.

March 18, 2024EducationABA, Autism, Behavioral Health, Womens Historyby midwestautismcenter

Women in Behavioral Health: A Women’s History Month Celebration

In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating some remarkable female pioneers in behavioral health! From leaders in psychology to experts in human behavior their work is nothing short of groundbreaking.

March 6, 2024EducationABA, Autism, Autism Society, Education, Parent Supportby midwestautismcenter

Understanding the Cost of Care: Covering the Cost of ABA Therapy

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an evidence-based therapy option that has been scientifically shown to help children on the Autism Spectrum reach developmental milestones and catch up to their peers in key areas like communication, social skills, and fine and gross motor skills. When a child receives …

February 21, 2024EducationABA, ABA Careers, Autism, Educationby midwestautismcenter

Careers in ABA: Rewarding Opportunities Working with Children

We recently had the privilege of attending the Iowa State University People to People Career Fair, where we met some great young people exploring career opportunities in behavioral health. This post will answer some of the most common questions we received, explore the field of …

February 6, 2024EducationAutism, Educationby midwestautismcenter

Autism Myths & Facts

We’re breaking down some of the common myths and misconceptions about Autism. MYTH: Autism is a mental illness.FACT: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder developed in a child’s brain before they are born. MYTH: Everyone with Autism is the same.FACT: Autism is a …

November 29, 2023Education, Tips & TricksAutism, Education, Elopementby midwestautismcenter

Elopement Prevention & Winter Safety with ASD

“Elopement” is a clinical term used to describe when a child wanders off, runs away, or gets lost. It is a common behavioral challenge for children with ASD. For many families with children on the Spectrum, elopement is a major safety concern. The most common …

November 17, 2023EducationABA, Autism, Educationby midwestautismcenter

Early Intervention Therapy: What is it and Why Does it Matter?

At its most basic, early intervention services are therapy services that occur before children reach school age and target learning during the most important developmental period of a child’s life (birth to age 3). Early intervention can take many forms and may include everything from …

November 13, 2023EducationABA, Applied Behavior Anlaysis, Autism, Autism Center, center-based aba, Education, home-based aba, Parent Supportby midwestautismcenter

Finding Your Fit: Understanding the Differences in Home-Based and Center-Based ABA

When your child receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), your next steps can seem unclear as you navigate a swirl of emotions and information from too many sources to count. What therapies and services could your child benefit from? How do you find these …

November 7, 2023EducationABA, Autism, Educationby midwestautismcenter

The Evolution of ABA: Utilizing Neuropositivity and Positive Reinforcement

Since its development in the 1970s, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has grown by leaps and bounds in ethics, training, and techniques. Previously promoted as a therapy option to help children on the Autism Spectrum become “indistinguishable” from their peers, modern-day clinicians (called Behavior Analysts …