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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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ABA Therapy Feb 2025

Vital ABA Therapist Communication Skills

Key Communication Skills for ABA Therapists Building Rapport and Trust ABA therapists need to build strong rapport with their clients to maximize the effectiveness of their therapy. Building trust is crucial as it encourages clients to engage more fully in the therapy process. This trust can be fost

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ABA Therapy Feb 2025

Best ABA Therapist Training Programs Exposed

Training Requirements for ABA Therapists To become an effective ABA therapist, one must undergo rigorous training and meet certification requirements. This ensures that they are well-equipped to provide high-quality therapy for individuals with autism. Certification in ABA Therapy Certification is a

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An ABA Therapist and a child with autism during their ABA therapy session
ABA Therapy Feb 2025

Understanding ABA Therapist Certification Requirements

Becoming an ABA Therapist Education and Training Requirements To become an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapist, individuals must meet specific education and training requirements. These requirements ensure that therapists are well-equipped to support individuals with autism and other developme

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An ABA therapist and a child with autism during their ABA therapy session
BCBAs & RBTs Feb 2025

A Closer Look at ABA Therapist Qualifications

Qualifications for ABA Therapists To become an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, individuals must meet specific qualifications defined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), the recognized authority in ABA certification. The qualifications encompass both certification requireme

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autistic T-Rex arms
Autism Feb 2025

Understanding Unusual Arm Positioning in Autistic Children: Why Kids Hold Arms Close to Body

If you’ve noticed your child holding their arms bent at the elbows and tucked close to their body — sometimes called "T-Rex arms" — you’re not alone. Many parents of autistic children observe this distinctive posture and wonder what it means. The good news: this arm positioning is rarely a cause for

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A child with abacus, and his ABA therapist behind him.
Autism Feb 2025

Exploring the High IQ Autism Connection

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often misunderstood by parents of children diagnosed with it. Many people have wrong ideas about how it relates to intelligence. Autism includes a wide range of thinking skills. Some individuals with ASD have intellectual disabilities. However, many others show aver

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a little boy lining up his car toys.
Autism Feb 2025

Autism Statistics 2025 New Jersey: Trends and Insights

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is becoming a bigger concern in New Jersey and all over the United States. By 2025, the number of people with autism in New Jersey is still quite high. This shows that we need better support and resources for individuals and families dealing with ASD. This article will

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parent assessment in ABA
ABA Therapy Feb 2025

What is the Parent Assessment in ABA? Tips for BCBAs and Parents

In ABA therapy, parent training is very important for helping autistic children grow and learn new skills. Before starting this process together, an initial assessment is needed. This important step is called the parent assessment. It helps understand the child’s specific needs, strengths, and chall

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ABA therapist talking to parents and student.
ABA Therapy Feb 2025

Mastering How to Talk to Parents in ABA

In Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), good communication is very important as a basis for success. This is especially true when we work with parents of children receiving ABA therapy. Strong communication helps build trust and gives clear information. It also creates a team spirit between the behavior

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What is a Behavior Altering Effect in ABA?
ABA Therapy Feb 2025

What is a Behavior Altering Effect in ABA?

Behavior analysis looks at how our surroundings affect our actions, including methods like indirect functional assessment. It studies how outside factors shape what we do, including conditioned motivating operations (CMO). Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a kind of therapy that uses this understan

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a cat sitting on a wooden surface
Autism Feb 2025

Can Cats Have Autism? Insights on Feline ASD

Can cats have autism? Feline behavior presents intriguing parallels to human neurodevelopmental conditions, sparking curiosity about the possibility of cats having autism. While ASD primarily affects humans, the complexities of cat behavior and the limited scientific evidence on feline ASD raise int

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a dog wearing sunglasses and standing on a yellow surfboard in the water
Autism Feb 2025

Can Dogs Have Autism? Insights and Recommendations

Canine dysfunctional behavior is a condition that resembles some features of human autism. This developmental disability makes it hard for dogs to interact with others, communicate, and respond to their surroundings. It is important to understand this complex condition. Doing so will help you give y

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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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