Not Obsessions, but Passion and Focus In the world of neurodiversity, the term “special interest”  often surfaces when we talk about autistic individuals or those with ADHD. Too often, though, these deep, passionate interests are misunderstood and labelled as “fixations”  or “obsessions.” But what if we looked at them differently? What if we celebrated them as unique forms of passion, focus, and purpose? What Are Special Interests? Special interests are topics or activities t

Respecting a learner's autonomy is fundamental to effective and ethical support, to ensure their needs, preferences and rights are genuinely valued. For individuals on the autism spectrum, this principle is put into practice by finding the right balance between cooperation and shared control—helping learners participate meaningfully in activities while genuinely empowering them with choices and autonomy. Why Cooperation Matters Cooperation is not about compliance. Compliance

Empowering Families When it comes to helping children grow and thrive, no one plays a more constant role than their parents. This is especially true for families navigating the journey of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In both therapy and education, it’s not just about professionals—it’s about building a team. And at the heart of that team are families. Why Parent Involvement Makes a Big Difference Parents play a key role in helping their children learn, communicate, and bui

Part 2: Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills in Individuals with Autism using ABA principles

Part 1: Explore what self-advocacy skills are, how they are understood within the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework and their relationship to manding.

Part 3: Discover techniques parents can use at home to overcome hurdles in changing behaviors in children with autism, and when to seek support from ABA specialists or dietitians.

Part 2: Explore the gentle but effective and evidence-based strategies experts use to approach selective eating behaviors in children with autism.

Part 1: Understanding the foundation of feeding challenges and mealtime struggles involving children with autism.

Explore evidence-based approaches that can be implemented at home to facilitate the social growth of children with autism

Esther Cheong, aged 25, joined SEED Autism Services in 2022 and became our first certified ABAT. She shares her story of the journey that...

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QABA is an internationally accredited credentialing organization for Autism and ABA.

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Season 5 Theme : Transition to School or Group Learning In this episode, Alexa and Jacqueline took a deep dive into discussing some...

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Season 4 Theme : Understanding the Therapeutic Considerations of Autism as a Neurological Disorder In our Season 4 finale, we speak to...