Contents JULY 2021 , Issue 125
8 What Are the Principles of ABA ?
Are you confused about ABA therapy ? This article explains the basic principles . Carol Tatom , RBT
12 Home Design for Hyper and Hyposensitivities
Ideas for designing a comfortable home for children with sensory processing challenges . Martha Oschwald
17 Exploring the Controversy Around ABA Therapy
ABA therapy is a hot topic . Read on to discover the views of adults on the spectrum . Karla Pretorius , M . Psych
22 Five Ways to Avoid Handwriting Regression Over Summer
An occupational therapist advises how to maintain your child ’ s motor skills development . Megan Huggins , MOT , OTR / L , CTP
26 Can Parents do ABA Therapy at Home ?
If you want to bring ABA therapy into the home but don ’ t know where to start , this article should help . Kristina Walsh , BHR
30 ASD : Not to Be Confused with Depression or Grief
A psychologist shares how autism symptoms can be misunderstood in undiagnosed children . Stuart Chesner , PhD
34 How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost ?
Advice for parents about how much ABA therapy costs and how to go about funding it for your child . By APM Staff
38 Creating Your Village : Tips from an Autism Mom
Having a network of supportive individuals , who can carry you through your autism parenting journey , is essential . Miesha Gibson , BS , MA , ELL
41 Poetry Corner : Come Touch His Cheek
Gary Shulman , MS Ed
Autism Parenting
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Issue 125
Magazine
Home Design for Hyper & Hyposensitivities
ARtificiAl intelligence : the Future of Autism Diagnosis ?
ABA : the Benefits , Controversy & Costs
Issue topic
Five Ways to Avoid
Handwriting Regression
Unwrapping aBa Therapy
Unwrapping ABA Therapy
42 What Does ABA Contribute to the Autism Community ? Two academics analyze the nuts and bolts of ABA therapy in the autism community . Rachel Schwartz , PhD , BCBA-D and Nana Uchida
46 A Different Kind of Happy
An autism mom shares her views on what happiness means to special needs families . Tulika Prasad
49 How to Deal With Tantrums
A psychologist ’ s advice for dealing with temper tantrums . Donald Mena
53 Welcome Home : A Short Story
A short story offering a glimpse behind the eyes of a young girl on the autism spectrum . Kim Wedler
56 Are iPads and Tablets Helpful for Autistic Children ?
An autism mom shares how using an iPad has benefited her daughter and offers tips for fellow parents . Sonia Johnson