Centria Autism

The return to school (or starting at school for the first time!) can be a big transition for any child, and for their families. This can be especially true for neurodiverse children who may struggle with changes in routine or getting comfortable with new environments. But there are plenty of strategies you can use to help support your child with this transition!

Earning certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), BCaBA, or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) reflects years of rigorous coursework, supervised experience, and demonstrated competency. However, in a science defined by ongoing empirical advan...

Attending conferences isn’t just an opportunity for individual professional development. It is a collective chance to cultivate meaningful community, support our peers, and return to our local teams with fresh, actionable insights.

True leadership in our field means showing up with intentionality. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned presenter, navigatin...

Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can bring a whirlwind of emotions. Amid the paperwork, doctor recommendations, and late-night research sessions, one phrase may come up often: Early Intervention.

Let’s break down what early intervention ...

Think of a mastery criterion as a “finish line” or a “success benchmark.” It is a specific goal we set to decide when an individual has fully learned a skill and is ready to move on to something new.

To ensure our learners truly retain what they gain, it’s important that our mastery criteria are thoughtfully chosen and based on all the evidence available to us. This ev...