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Home-Based vs. Center-Based ABA Therapy

Ascend Autism does not currently offer In-Home ABA services. While there are many meaningful benefits to in-home ABA therapy, we are primarily focused on providing …

Telehealth for ABA Therapy: Is It Effective?

Ascend Autism does not currently offer In-Home ABA services. While there are many meaningful benefits to in-home ABA therapy, we are primarily focused on providing center-based ABA services. …

Applied Behavioral Analysis for Autism

As more children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and additional research is being done to understand and evaluate therapy options, applied behavioral analysis …

World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Day is April 2, 2022. Designated by the United Nations (UN) to occur on April 2nd every year, World Autism Day promotes education, …

What is Natural Environment Teaching?

Natural environment teaching (NET) is any type of teaching developed in the natural environment vs. a simulated environment. For instance, you might want to teach …

What Happens After an Autism Diagnosis

When you get a diagnosis for your child, it can be an overwhelming moment. You’ll probably feel many emotions – uncertainty, hope, and relief might …

Recognizing Signs of Autism in Your Daughter

The famous poet E.E. Cummings once wrote of his daughter, “You are my sun, my moon, and all of my stars.” If you are a …

Recognizing Signs of Autism in Boys

If you are a parent, you know the joy of watching your child develop both mentally and physically. As they grow, children acquire the skills …

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I trust the team at Ascend Autism. They do a wonderful job and really care about the kids they serve. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an autism provider!

The professionals at Ascend Autism were patient, kind, and optimistic every time they walked in our home. For most all challenging behaviors, they gave parents and therapists the appropriate strategies to overcome them. When they were in my house, I always felt at ease and less worried about the week to come. They would instantaneously respond to any texts if a challenging situation emerged. We love the team at Ascend Autism dearly and feel as though they are part of the family!!!