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Mental Health Awareness Month: Say No to ABA

For decades, the usual process for identifying and diagnosing Autism in kids has been a doctor brings it up, refers for a neuropsych eval, says something to the effect of “early intervention is key”, and recommends Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to parents. And then parents are on their own to do their own research, which after this conversation can feel daunting as there is so much out there.

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Mental Health Intersections

May marked the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month. Honestly, after the past year we’ve had, I think we could all use a little support when it comes to our mental health.  The list of mental health disorders is vast, and the statistics are staggering. I don’t think a person could exist in the world without knowing someone who’s struggled with one of the many mental health diagnoses. And yet, we still see a lack of funding and availability for proper mental health treatment. The stigma of receiving help, while it has improved, still keeps many people from seeking the support they need. Unfortunately, this pattern is familiar for another large portion of our population. 

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