New Research Highlights the Importance of Sleep in Children with Autism A new study published in Nature Neuroscience shares one of the largest real-world sleep research projects focused on children with autism. Researchers followed autistic children and their siblings, collecting sleep data across thousands of nights using wearable devices and
A recent publication in Behavior Analysis in Practice offers an encouraging look at the evolving science behind supervision for Board Certified Behavior Analysts. The review brings together existing research to better understand how supervision practices are shaping the next generation of behavior analysts and strengthening service delivery across the field.
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Children underscores the critical benefits of early therapeutic intervention for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The research, released on 6 January 2023, examined whether starting treatment at younger ages leads to better outcomes in reducing core autistic symptoms and
Parent training for autism has become an important part of many ABA therapy programs. A study published in BMC Psychiatry (2020) examined how structured ABA parent training can support caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The research explored how empowering parents with behavioral strategies and practical skills can influence
A review published in American Family Physician outlines current recommendations for early identification and evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in young children. The article emphasizes the importance of routine developmental surveillance and screening beginning in infancy, followed by specific autism screening tools at key ages, to ensure that children
A scoping review published in Perspectives on Behavior Science examined decades of research on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and its effects on children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The authors analyzed studies published in peer-reviewed English-language journals across seven online databases to evaluate how ABA interventions affect key