by ABA Journey | Aug 23, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
When your child collapses into tears, screams, or lashes out, it can feel overwhelming — for both them and you. To outsiders, it may look like a tantrum. But for many children with autism, a meltdown is not misbehavior — it’s a complete loss of emotional control...
by ABA Journey | Aug 19, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
Depression is not just sadness — it’s a persistent change in mood and interest that affects daily life. For children and teens with autism, depression is surprisingly common but often overlooked. Why? Many signs of depression — such as social withdrawal, changes in...
by ABA Journey | Aug 19, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
If bedtime in your home feels like a nightly battle — or your child wakes frequently in the middle of the night — you’re not alone. Studies suggest that 50–80% of children with autism experience sleep difficulties, compared to about 25% of typically developing...
by ABA Journey | Aug 19, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
Have you ever seen your child cover their ears at the sound of a vacuum, or melt down at the feeling of a clothing tag? These may be signs of sensory processing difficulties — and if your child is also on the autism spectrum, you’re not alone. Sensory Processing...
by ABA Journey | Aug 19, 2025 | Co-Occurring Autism Conditions
Many children with autism have delayed speech or communication difficulties — but not all communication challenges mean autism. Language disorders and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can look similar, especially in young children. Understanding the differences is...
