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The Helm ABA Team

Teaching Joint Attention Through Play

Joint Attention and Autism: Six Steps to Play with your Child Our kiddos usually have no problem playing with an app, watching a video, or

How Do I Know If My ABA Report Is Good?

We get asked all the time, “Will you accept my child’s report from his other ABA company?” Many times, this question comes after spending valuable

In Home vs. Clinic Based ABA

What is the difference between in-home vs. clinic-based ABA therapy? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get when we are talking

Making July 4th Crackle and Pop

Summer is a season brimming with fun and exciting activities, and one of the highlights is the biggest birthday celebration ever: July 4th! Many of

Food Refusal in Children with Autism

Food refusal is a common concern with young children.  Children with autism or other developmental disorders tend to eat an extremely narrow range of foods.

Literal Thinking and Autism

“Literal thinking” can be difficult for many of our kiddos to overcome.  With help, many people with autism can learn to understand jokes, sarcasm, and

Tantrums? Increase Functional Communication

Is your kiddo having a hard time transitioning?  Throwing tantrums? Anxious? They may need help with their functional communication skills. What is Functional Communication? Functional

Washing Hands: Stop the Spread

Some of the easiest tasks can be the most challenging for our kiddos.  Washing hands with soap consistently at critical moments during the day prevents