Category: Autism

If your child is in ABA therapy, you’ve probably wondered, When will this end? How do I know they’re ready? It’s a great question—and an important one! Let’s break it down, clear up some common misconceptions, and give you the tools to make informed decisions.

Data collection might not sound exciting, but it’s the cornerstone of ABA therapy. ABA is rooted in science, which means decisions should be guided by evidence that is objective and measurable. (Feeling a flashback to your eighth-grade science class coming on? Hang tight; it’s worth it.)

When you begin ABA therapy, you are often assigned a “treatment team.” This team typically includes a Behavior Technician (or Registered Behavior Technician), who works closely with your child, and a supervisor, often a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), overseeing the treatment plan.

Congratulations! You made it through the autism evaluation process and have interpreted the results of the lengthy diagnostic report. Now, it’s time to tackle the next task: finding the services that will be most meaningful. It’s a task that may sound simple, but a quick Google search for “Autism Services” yields thousands of results.

Note: This article is intended to assist with the interpretation of autism evaluations and is not intended to replace services provided by a trained professional.

Sifting through a report full of psychometrics (a word guaranteed to make eyes glaze over) and diagnostic impressions can feel overwhelming—or at least confusing.

Ogden, UT [November 27, 2024] – Families in Utah now have access to a faster, more efficient path to autism diagnosis and therapy, thanks to a new partnership between Rogue Behavior Services and 360 Autism Evaluations.

Note: This article describes common experiences of individuals receiving evaluation and is not intended to comprehensively describe the evaluation process of every diagnostician

So, what exactly happens during an autism evaluation? If you’ve been dealing with autism services for a while, the answer will not surprise you: It depends.

Note: This article is intended to provide insight into the possible steps taken in preparation for an in-person autism evaluation. Specific details will vary among evaluative professionals based on a variety of person-specific factors.

This article is intended to raise awareness about possible early signs of autism. This article is not intended to replace diagnostic, nor evaluative services provided by a trained professional.Art Linkletter said it best: Kids do the darndest things.