In our visually rich digital world, Images convey vast amounts of information, tell stories, and evoke emotion. But what happens when these images are invisible to a segment of your audience? For millions of people who are blind, have low vision, or use assistive technologies like screen readers, th…

By Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA and Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA Last week, we shared a blog about how to work with insurance companies and advocate for medical necessity in ABA. This week, let’s take a closer look at how you can work with insurance companies when using our newest asses…

Apple recently shared some exciting news about powerful new features designed to make their devices even more accessible later this year. These tools aim to help people of all abilities use their iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and even Apple Vision Pro more easily, independently, and productiv…

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA In the early 2000s, advocacy efforts pushed forward a medical model of ABA. This model gained momentum as states began passing autism insurance mandates. In 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a bulletin clarifying that Medicaid progr…

Music is a universal language, a powerful form of expression that resonates deeply with individuals from all walks of life. Today, the toolkit available to musicians is expanding dramatically, with Artificial Intelligence emerging as a transformative force. Google’s Music AI Sandbox, a suite o…

By Patrick Faga, MS, Creator of the FirstWork App Tablets have become common tools in education, but their impact in special education, especially within the framework of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), deserves special attention. For many students—particularly those with autism—tablets can offe…

The City of Olathe has taken a significant step towards greater inclusivity by introducing a fleet of unique water wheelchairs at its aquatic facilities, including local pools and Lake Olathe. This initiative, made possible through a collaboration with Variety KC, a non-profit dedicated to providing…

Imagine a classroom where the fluid movements of sign language unlock the complex logic of code. This is the scene at Deaf-in-Tech in Abuja, Nigeria, where facilitator Victor Oricha, who is Deaf himself, guides students like Umamatu Jiddah through the intricacies of programming. In Nigeria’s r…

By Nahoma Presberg, MS BCBA NYS-LBA Behavior analysis can support the improvement of an individual’s quality of life in a wide variety of ways. We can teach language and functional skills as well as help clients find replacements and alternatives for unsafe behaviors. We can also help clients dev…

By Dana Reinecke, BCBA-D, LBA. Originally posted by Different Roads on January 25, 2018 Many people set goals for themselves throughout the year, and parents often think about their goals for their children.  In setting goals for a child with a disability, there are a few important considera…

This week’s article comes to us from Executive Director David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Association for Science in Autism Treatment. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment, and like…

Key takeaways about the SpellRing project: Wearable Translation: Researchers at Cornell University are developing SpellRing, a thumb-worn ring using micro-sonar and AI. Real-Time Fingerspelling: The device aims to translate American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling into text in real-time. Address…

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Juliana Oliveira, PhD, BCBA-D, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s free newsletter, Science in Autism …

For individuals living with late-stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the progressive loss of muscle control can lead to a devastating “locked-in syndrome,” where communication becomes nearly impossible. Traditionally, eye-tracking technology has provided some relief, but even that…