Circle City ABA

Detecting Early Signs of Autism

What are early warning signs parents should be looking for? Detecting early signs of Autism is not a checklist of boxes. It is not one size fits all. Each family and child are ...

Fun Family Valentine's Day Ideas for Children with Autism

By: Delaney Francis on 2/9/21 15:49

When you think about Valentine's Day when you were a child, what do you think of? Maybe you think of making Valentine's and eating sweets come to mind. Spreading the "love" during ...

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Sleep Disturbances in children with ASD

By: Taylor Hoftiezer on 2/5/21 11:27

Approximately 52-82% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience sleep disturbances. Theses sleep disturbances include bedtime resistances, sleep onset delay, ...

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Strategies to Implement Replacement Behaviors for your Child with Autism

By: Haley Logan on 1/20/21 12:59

Many children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have obsessions, routines, or rituals. Some individuals engage in all of these behaviors, while some only ...

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How to Make Waiting Easier for Children with Autism

By: Delaney Francis on 12/9/20 12:51

Waiting is difficult for many adults. Whether it is waiting for food to be served, waiting to be called into the doctor’s office, or waiting in a long line of traffic, few enjoy ...

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Increasing Communication Through Functional Communication Training

By: Brittney Bushey on 11/30/20 11:43

Increasing Communication Through Functional Communication Training Children with autism spectrum disorder may struggle with communication. They may have no way to communicate so ...

Thanksgiving Popsicle Stick Turkey Craft

By: Delaney Francis on 11/4/20 13:51

This popsicle stick turkey craft is a fun way to work together as a family while working on fine motor skills. Pair this craft with a lesson on what your child is thankful for by

5 Tips for a Successful Halloween

By: Delaney Francis on 10/19/20 14:39

Halloween can be stressful for a child with autism spectrum disorder. Preparation is key. If your child participates in center based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, your ...

P is for Pandemic: 4 P’s for Back to School

By: Lauren Miller on 8/5/20 14:40

It’s no surprise that back to school will look differently this year. Whether you’re planning to send your children back to school in-person or preparing for another round of ...

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Alternative Communication Strategies

By: Delaney Francis on 7/9/20 15:00

What are your child's communication goals? When parents come in for an initial evaluation, we often hear that their child's primary goal is to work on communication. Usually, when ...