May 3, 2022
Day in the life of a BCBA
No two days are the same when you’re a BCBA at Bierman Autism Centers! One…
April 15, 2022
Advanced Behavioral Analysis and Occupational Therapy
It’s important to note that in OT school, you learn ABA principles and use them…
April 4, 2022
Sensory-Friendly Easter Activities
Are you hoping to include sensory friendly activities for your kids or kids in the…
March 29, 2022
Why we celebrate autism acceptance
We celebrate this month and every month because we celebrate individuals diagnosed with autism. It…
March 21, 2022
Debunking Myths about ABA Therapy
In recent decades, the world has made tremendous strides in understanding autism and its effects…
March 18, 2022
Clinical Director Bootcamp
By: Christina Barosky, MA BCBA LABA, LBA This past year, Bierman launched what we call…
March 10, 2022
Women’s History Month: Women in Behavior Analysis
In honor of Women’s History Month, we're featuring 3 notable women who have made major…
March 8, 2022
Saint Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Happy March! Here are a few fun and easy Saint Patrick's Day activities that you…
March 8, 2022
Sensory-Friendly Saint Patrick’s Day Activities
Sensory-Friendly Saint Patrick's Day Activities for Kids Here are a few sensory-friendly activities that you…
March 5, 2022
Sensory-Friendly Spring Break Activities
Spring is coming! We are looking forward to warm weather and beautiful flowers. What’s not…
March 2, 2022
Spring Break Crafts for Children
With the temperatures quickly rising, it’s time to get artsy with some fun spring crafts…
February 16, 2022
Black History Month: Diversity Within ABA
Black History Month is a great reminder for us all to celebrate, appreciate, and recognize…
February 15, 2022
A Day in the life of a Registered Behavior Therapist
A day in the life of a Behavior Technician is never the same! While the…
January 18, 2022
6 Things to Ask an ABA Therapy Provider
The decision for a family to have their child start in ABA therapy is not…
January 12, 2022
Can Precision Teaching Save the World?
Precision Teaching, to me, is a catalyst for accelerating a child's progress. It is my…
December 18, 2021
Sensory Friendly New Years Eve Activities
Here are a few sensory-friendly activities that you can play with your child as you’re…
December 18, 2021
Fun Christmas Activities for your Child
In preparation for the holiday season, we wanted to share some great ideas to get…
November 18, 2021
Sensory Friendly Christmas Activities
Here are some fun and festive activities for the winter holiday! These fine motor skills…
November 15, 2021
Navigating Insurance for Applied Behavior Analysis Services
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman Caregiver Webinar by Emily Roche.…
November 2, 2021
Strategies for Successful Outings in the Community
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman Caregiver Webinar. The purpose…
October 29, 2021
Let’s Play: Developing Skills with Your Child with Autism
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman ABA Caregiver Webinar Play…
October 21, 2021
An Expansion on Play: Creating Purposeful Teaching Opportunities for Your Child Within Play
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman Caregiver Webinar. Knowing what…
October 18, 2021
Fun Thanksgiving Activities for your Child
Here are some easy Thanksgiving activities to help your child get excited for holiday! These…
October 18, 2021
How to Teach Communication Skills to Young Learners
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman Caregiver Webinar. There are many…
October 4, 2021
Picky Eaters
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman Caregiver Webinar. In this…
September 29, 2021
Precision Teaching
When parents come to us, they often ask what we mean by precision teaching and…
September 7, 2021
Introduction to Speech Therapy
You may have already heard about speech therapy, but it might be tricky to…
August 26, 2021
Applied Behavior Analysis Glossary and Key Terms
You may quickly get lost in the world of acronyms and new lingo when learning…
August 20, 2021
Developing Sleep Routines
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman Caregiver Webinar. It’s bedtime for…
July 20, 2021
Tips for Talking to Friends & Family about Autism
Note: The following blog post is based on a Bierman Caregiver Webinar. If you are…
June 21, 2021
Autism Insurance Mandate by State
What is an Autism mandate? All 50 U.S states have adopted insurance mandates for autism…
May 24, 2021
Why Assent Withdrawal is Essential in ABA Therapy
As most of us know, the BACB released the new code of ethics that…
May 14, 2021
Strategies for a Successful Summer
Note: The following blog post is based on Bierman Learning Center webinar. We…
June 3, 2016
You say “toMAYto” and I say “toMAHto”
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Speech and Language Pathologists like to use this…
March 10, 2016
Why Changing a Child’s Team is a GOOD thing
Throughout the course of a child’s treatment with any ABA provider, one thing should…
January 26, 2016
Topics in ABA: Experience Trumps Credentials
Over the past 10 years the number of BCBA’s has grown from approximately 2,500…
January 15, 2016
Precision teaching & fluency based instruction training
One topic that I want to expand upon from the clinical priorities list is precision…
November 18, 2015
Topics in ABA: The Missing ‘A’ in ABA
What truly sets us apart from most other providers is much simpler than one would…
September 2, 2015
A quick word on Precision Teaching AKA ‘The Chart’
Precision teaching & fluency based instruction training... One topic that I want to expand upon…
August 4, 2015
Topics in ABA: Assent Withdrawl
Consent- n. permission or agreement to do something. In clinical practice, we know and value…
June 3, 2015
Clinical Corner: Our Priorities
We've talked about our theme of being the best provider of services for children with…
May 13, 2015
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders…
April 2, 2015
Little victories are so much sweeter
This is a guest post written by a former employee (whom we miss very much!)…
September 22, 2014
Is my ABA provider effective?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism has been proven to work over…
June 26, 2014
7 tips to help kids with Autism prepare for Fireworks
The Fourth of July is a day that often involves, fireworks, barbecues and, at least…
April 30, 2014
Tips for grocery shopping with your child with Autism
Hey parents! I know grocery shopping with a child on the spectrum can be challenging…
April 11, 2014
How to get your child to follow directions in 5 easy steps
Many parents of children with and without disabilities often struggle with getting get their child…
February 2, 2014
Can the ACA help my family?
The period for open enrollment is drawing to a close. The last day for open…
October 4, 2013
Affordable Care Act (ACA) – implications for families
A lot of our families have asked us questions about the new Affordable Care Act. …
June 17, 2013
Go and Have Fun!
Summer is an exciting time filled with opportunities for fun and social opportunities. Though this…
April 10, 2013
Tips for Increasing Appropriate Play Skills
Children diagnosed with autism often do not engage in appropriate play. Play may involve manipulating…
April 5, 2013
Autism… Real Awareness
We recently did an information session and were asked a question about “tolerance”… here are…
April 2, 2013
The Importance of Early Intervention
In a study, it was suggested an MRI may aid in the early diagnosis of…
March 11, 2013
Effective Feeding Therapy using ABA principles
Sometimes children with autism have feeding problems. They may refuse to eat food, have difficulty…
February 26, 2013
The argument for Early Intervention
If you notice your child is not meeting important developmental milestones, seek help immediately. Don’t…
February 12, 2013
What does an early intervention program look like?
Early intervention programs can range from 25-40 hours per week depending on the child’s need.…
January 29, 2013
Key Points to Look for When Selecting an Early Intervention Program
Early detection of autism is essential. As soon as a diagnosis is made, families should…
November 27, 2012
The Importance of Early Intervention
To get straight to the point, intervention should start as early as possible. My advice…
November 12, 2012
Early intervention is key!
The facts are out there. The rates of autism are on the rise and to…
August 16, 2012
What do Non-Competes have to do with Autism and ABA
This blog post is different from our typical writings about Autism and Behavior. I guess…
January 23, 2012
Understanding Aggressive Behavior and Children with Autism
Children with autism can often engage in forms of aggression such as hitting, biting, pinching,…
January 4, 2012
Focus on what is most important first!
I have been working as a consultant in the field of ABA for 9 years…
October 7, 2011
“What is Success” (Guest Post)
Throughout my experiences I have had the privilege to observe and assist many children with…
May 11, 2011
Myths Regarding Negative Reinforcement
Negative reinforcement is often misunderstood as a term that is associated with punishment. Because the…
March 28, 2011
Changing Behavior
I was working with a 5 yr-old boy the other day. He wanted to play…
