"It's sickening. People don't even talk to animals like that, and they're talking to nonverbal children who don't understand why they're talking to them like that. They're not doing anything wrong."
By Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA-D
I’ve been working with families with autism for over 25 years, and have witnessed firsthand the major shifts in provision of ABA services. We’re living in a time where far more families have access to services, but as the services have become more available the hum…
By James T. Ellis, PhD, BCBA-D and Christine Almeida, MSEd, EdS, BCBA
Image by Chessie Almeida
Hi! Hello! Welcome to the Socially Savvy Second Edition!
Almost 20 years ago, we (Christine and Jim) decided to develop a social-skills assessment, which eventually became Socially Savvy. At the t…
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When we think of robots, we usually picture rigid machines on a factory floor. They require exhaustive programming, massive datasets, and perfectly controlled environments to function. If one thing is out of place, …
In a landmark move for the global assistive technology community, the Ministry of Electronics & IT recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy to transform India from a text-heavy digital landscape into a voice-first ecosystem. Launched at the India AI Summit Expo 2026, this initiative is anchore…
By Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA
There’s a famous quote from W. Edwards Deming that says “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” While Deming wasn’t a behavior analyst, this statement aligns closely with how BCBAs approach their work.
Most BCBAs will report how much they love …