by ABA Journey | Oct 31, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
If you’ve ever seen your child cry, scream, or collapse on the floor, you know how intense those moments can be. For parents of children with autism, these outbursts may seem unpredictable — leaving you wondering, “Is this a tantrum or a meltdown?” While they can look...
by ABA Journey | Aug 23, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
Many children with autism engage in repetitive behaviors — spinning wheels, lining up toys, or repeating favorite movie lines. These actions can be comforting, enjoyable, or a way to explore the world. But when repetition is driven by anxiety and feels impossible to...
by ABA Journey | Aug 23, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
Many children go through phases of refusing certain foods. But for children with autism, feeding issues can be much more complex — and far more stressful for both the child and the family. Feeding difficulties in autism are often tied to sensory sensitivities,...
by ABA Journey | Aug 23, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
Anxiety can be loud — nail biting, pacing, or asking endless “what if” questions. But in many children with autism, anxiety can also be quiet and hidden. It might look like zoning out, refusing to participate, or sudden meltdowns after what seemed like a calm day....
by ABA Journey | Aug 23, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after frightening or distressing events. For children with autism, trauma can look different — and may even come from situations that others wouldn’t immediately recognize as traumatic. Because autistic children often...
by ABA Journey | Aug 23, 2025 | Managing Difficult Behaviors
Aggression — whether hitting, biting, kicking, or shouting — can be one of the hardest challenges for parents of children with autism. It can feel frightening in the moment and upsetting afterward. But aggression is almost never “random” in autism. It’s usually a form...
