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The True Progress Therapy blog is your trusted source for evidence-based ABA insights, autism research, and clinical perspectives. Designed for families seeking answers and professionals raising the bar — because meaningful progress starts with knowledge.

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A child holding a blue sad face and a yellow happy face, appearing thoughtful. Wears an orange shirt, set against a neutral background.
Autism Jun 2025

Can Children with Autism Understand Emotions? Here’s the Truth

Can children with autism understand emotions? Absolutely, children with autism can understand emotions, but they may process and express them differently. While they might face challenges in recognizing facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, they still experience a full range of emoti

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A child in striped pants and white shirt raises a hand for a high-five, smiling with two adults on a wooden floor.
ABA Therapy Jun 2025

Should Parents Stay During ABA Therapy Sessions?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is a popular way to help kids on the autism spectrum learn new skills. It also helps them manage their actions at home or school. If you are new to ABA therapy, you may not know if you should stay and watch therapy sessions or let the team do their […]

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A joyful scene of a father playfully lying on a couch, laughing with his two children. The atmosphere is warm and happy, conveying family bonding.
ABA Therapy Jun 2025

What Makes ABA Therapy a Trusted Autism Intervention?

Figuring out therapies for autism spectrum disorder can be hard for parents. One choice is ABA therapy, or applied behavior analysis. This therapy uses a structured plan based on behavior analysis, and it helps support child development. ABA therapy works by changing certain behaviors and teaching e

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Autistic girl covering her ears while parents argue in the background.
Autism Jun 2025

Is Parenting to Blame for Autism? The Truth You Need to Know

Here’s a myth that refuses to die: bad parenting causes autism. It’s false — and it’s time we said it louder. This belief dates back to the 1940s, when the discredited “refrigerator mother” theory claimed cold, emotionally distant mothers were to blame for autism. That idea wasn’t just wrong — it wa

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Child practicing speech sounds with a speech therapist holding a letter R card.
Autism Jun 2025

Speech Delay and Autism: What Parents Should Know

Autism and speech delay can sometimes look similar — especially in young children — but they are not the same thing. Understanding Speech Delay Speech delay is when a child is slower to develop spoken language compared to peers. They might have trouble pronouncing words or forming sentences but stil

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ABA therapist teaching autistic girl to count.
ABA Therapy Jun 2025

ABA Therapy and Stimming: When to Intervene and When to Embrace

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely used therapeutic approach for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It focuses on improving social, communication, and learning skills through positive reinforcement. But one of the more controversial and commonly asked questions is: Does ABA try t

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Female ABA therapist and autistic girl doing art during ABA therapy.
ABA Therapy Jun 2025

Do You Need an Autism Diagnosis to Begin ABA Therapy?

Key Highlights ABA therapy is widely used for autism spectrum disorder but also helps with other developmental and behavioral needs. A formal autism diagnosis is often required for insurance coverage in the U.S. Diagnosis includes a full evaluation by a qualified professional. ABA therapy uses posit

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Two autistic children in a learning environment; one wears a VR headset while the other draws.
ABA Therapy Jun 2025

Errorless Learning Techniques That Transform How We Teach and Learn

Errorless learning is a powerful instructional strategy that focuses on teaching new skills while minimizing mistakes. By using structured prompts and gradually reducing support, learners experience success early, build confidence, and retain skills more effectively. This method is widely used in sp

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ABA therapist looking at autistic boy during ABA therapy session
ABA Therapy May 2025

How to Set ABA Goals That Drive Real Progress and Growth

Key Highlights Learn how ABA therapy uses goal setting to promote successful outcomes by addressing specific skills like communication, social functioning, and behaviour management. Explore the principles of ABA therapy and the measurable outcomes that track progress and shape intervention strategie

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Autistic boy lying on grass with a service dog.
Autism May 2025

Autism Service Dogs: A Lifeline for Emotional Support and Daily Challenges

Key Highlights Autism service dogs play a crucial role in assisting individuals with autism spectrum disorder, offering emotional support and aiding daily activities. These specially trained assistance dogs provide deep pressure therapy, helping handle sensory overload and meltdowns effectively. Aut

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Autistic boy crying outdoors after ABA therapy.
Autism May 2025

Calming an Autistic Child: Tools and Techniques for Peaceful Moments

Key Highlights Autistic meltdowns and sensory overload are distinct, involuntary responses caused by overwhelming stimuli, such as loud noises, bright lights, or emotional stress. Early intervention techniques, including identifying signs of distress and preparing calming environments, are essential

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Autistic boy playing with colorful magnetic letters on a table indoors during ABA therapy.
ABA Therapy May 2025

Rethinking Autism Therapy: Why Child-Led ABA Makes a Difference

Key Highlights Child-led ABA Therapy focuses on creating a learning environment tailored to a child’s interests, making education engaging and natural. This type of therapy integrates play-based techniques to motivate children, using their favorite toys and activities to teach essential skills. Unli

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About the Author

Michele Young

Regional Clinical Director

MS · CCC-SLP · BCBA · LBA

Michele has been working with young people with autism since 2009, bringing more than 15 years of hands-on clinical experience to every article she writes. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), Michele has built programs at Rutgers, led behavioral services at Autism Family Services of NJ, taught graduate students at LaSalle University, and worked in schools across New Jersey and the Carolinas.

As Regional Clinical Director at True Progress Therapy, Michele oversees clinical operations and makes sure every BCBA on the team has what they need to deliver real, measurable results for families.

She writes about ABA therapy, autism support, communication-building strategies, and what families and therapists can do to drive measurable progress — translating decades of clinical experience into guidance you can actually use.

Clinical Specialties

  • Functional Communication Training (FCT)
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Real-world ABA program design
Credentials & Verification

BACB Certification #1-10-6918

Active · Certified since 2010

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