Autism and High School Graduation: A Parent’s Guide to a Calmer Ceremony If your teen is on the autism spectrum and their high school graduation is coming up, you are probably feeling two things at once: pride and worry. Pride, because your child worked hard to get here. Worry, because a graduation ceremony asks for […]
Media Contact: True Progress Therapy 732-607-8783 info@trueprogresstherapy.com https://trueprogresstherapy.com/ NEW JERSEY, USA — For families navigating autism and developmental challenges, finding the right support shouldn’t mean disrupting daily routines. True Progress Therapy is redefining care by providing in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that meet children where they are, both literally and developmentally. By delivering […]
What does it actually take to make a beach day go well for an autistic child? After years of helping families at True Progress Therapy through outings like this, my answer comes down to a short list: put water safety first, prepare your child before you go, and plan around their sensory world. That is […]
Group projects are a routine part of school—but for many autistic students, they can quickly become overwhelming. What looks like simple teamwork to others may involve unspoken social rules, unclear expectations, and sensory stressors that make participation difficult. As parents and teachers, our goal isn’t to remove collaborative assignments altogether. It’s to make them structured, […]
The mildest form of autism is clinically referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1. While support needs may be lower compared to other levels, intervention is still important. At True Progress Therapy, our comprehensive ABA services in New Jersey are designed to support children with Level 1 autism through structured In-home ABA and hands-on […]
Autism is a spectrum, but it’s also frequently layered with other conditions. When we conduct assessments, we’re not only looking at autism traits—we’re evaluating attention patterns, anxiety indicators, communication profiles, and medical factors. At True Progress Therapy, our data-driven ABA services in New Jersey are built around comprehensive evaluation. Through hands-on in-home ABA and practical […]
Many children with autism respond well to structure and visual learning—areas where technology can be especially effective. When guided by professionals, these tools can expand communication and independence. In our work at True Progress Therapy, we’ve seen technology become a powerful support tool when it’s used intentionally within evidence-based ABA treatment. Technology is not a […]
Autism in boys vs. girls is a topic that’s gaining much-needed attention. Research is evolving, and so is our understanding of how presentation patterns differ. At True Progress Therapy, our ABA services in New Jersey are designed to meet each child where they are—because no two children, regardless of gender, experience autism the same way. […]
When families first reach out to me about ABA therapy, they’re often focused on behaviors — meltdowns, aggression, refusal, shutdowns. But underneath those concerns is something deeper: they want their child to feel calmer, more confident, and more emotionally secure. Over the years, I’ve seen how ABA therapy and emotional well-being are deeply connected. […]
When parents hand me a copy of their child’s Behavior Intervention Plan, I often hear the same thing: “I signed it, but I’m not sure I fully understand it.” That reaction makes sense. A BIP is often filled with technical language, data charts, and behavioral terms that aren’t explained clearly in IEP meetings. The good […]
It’s hard enough knowing bullying exists. It’s even harder when your child may not recognize it happening to them. If you’re wondering how to teach an autistic child to recognize bullying, you’re not alone. Many children with autism interpret language literally and may miss the subtle social cues that signal teasing or unsafe behavior. The […]
A Functional Behavior Assessment, often called an FBA, is a tool used to understand why a behavior is happening. Instead of focusing only on what a child is doing, an FBA looks at the reason behind the behavior so support can actually work. When I first learned about Functional Behavior Assessments, it changed how I […]