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Every April 2nd, World Autism Awareness Day encourages governments, organizations, and communities to increase their appreciation and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to foster more outstanding worldwide support, the celebration of personal differences, and advocacy for their rights of those with ASD in the face of many challenges they must overcome. 2024 marks the 17th annual World Autism Day, demonstrating how far we have come as a society in creating a more inclusive and understanding world but also highlighting the work that still needs to be done to improve lives for those with autism and the people who love and support them most.

If your child or loved one is receiving Applied Behavior Analysis, also called ABA therapy, you likely understand the significance of this evidence-based therapy in helping manage many complex features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ABA is a structured, personalized behavioral approach that aims to improve socially significant behaviors in those with ASD, offering a path to enhancing the quality of life for clients and their families and achieving greater independence overall.

In recent years, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has seemingly risen dramatically, sparking debates on whether this surge is due to a genuine uptick in cases or reflects overdiagnosis in the context of ASD. Some parents with a child who they suspect may be on the spectrum or whose child has an existing