Early Signs of Autism

Early signs of autism may appear during toddlerhood and can include delayed speech, reduced social interaction, repetitive behaviors, or difficulty responding to their name.

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process used by behavior analysts to understand why behaviors occur and identify strategies that support communication, skill development, and positive behavioral outcomes.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a trained paraprofessional who works directly with children under the supervision of a BCBA to help implement individualized ABA therapy programs focused on communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills.

BCBA

A BCBA, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a graduate-level clinician who assesses behavior, designs individualized ABA therapy programs, supervises clinical teams, and helps children build meaningful communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills.