Key Stats About Autism Prevalence in North Carolina
We believe that understanding autism begins with recognizing how it impacts our community. As providers of personalized ABA therapy across North Carolina, we’ve worked with many families seeking to understand more about autism. But how many children are affected by autism in the Tar Heel State? To help families gain perspective, we’ve gathered the most… View Article
Is Being a BCBA Worth It: Meet Madeline Smith
To help you get to know our Abacus Therapies team better and understand our values and what drives us, we’re excited to share an interview with one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts—Madeline Smith, our lead BCBA in North Carolina. As a supervisor at Abacus Therapies, Madeline’s role involves creating individualized goals for children, supervising… View Article
True Causes of Autism: What Happened & What You Can Do
As autism presents unique challenges in the lives of children and their families, one of the first questions parents may ask themselves after receiving their child’s diagnosis is what might have caused their child’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this article, we’ll explore the current scientific understanding of autism’s causes, including genetic, environmental, and neurological… View Article
Facts About Autism: Comprehensive Overview for 2025
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), touches the lives of millions of children around the world. And we know that receiving an autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming as a parent. You’re suddenly navigating new terminology, treatment options, and wondering what the future holds for your child. The good news? Thanks to dedicated parent advocates and… View Article
Autism Meltdown vs Tantrum—Understand the Differences
To some people, an autism meltdown might look like a typical temper tantrum. But parents and caregivers who work closely with children on the spectrum understand that while these events may share some outward characteristics, they come from very different places. This article explains the key autism meltdowns vs typical tantrums differences, and shares practical… View Article
