Is My Baby on Track? Early Signs of Developmental Delay
Something about the way your baby responds, or doesn't, keeps nagging at you, and everyone keeps telling you to wait and see. An early milestone check can repla
First Steps Blog
Practical guidance and the latest research for families navigating ABA therapy, autism, and Down syndrome.
ABA at Home: What Does It Actually Look Like?
Your child is two. They are not saying much, or not pointing, or not responding to their name the way you expected. Someone has suggested an evaluation and now
School Readiness for Down Syndrome and Autism
The preschool start date is on the calendar and your child still cannot sit with a group for more than a few minutes. Transitions end in tears. If you are wonde
After School ABA for Children With Autism and Down Syndrome
By one o'clock, most parents of a young child with autism or Down syndrome are already thinking about the hours between school dismissal and dinner.
Toilet Training a Child With Autism: A Parent's Guide
Toilet training a child with autism can feel like one of the hardest milestones a parent faces, and if you are still in the thick of it, you are not alone.
Sensory Play for Toddlers With Autism: What Works
If your toddler with autism avoids certain textures, reacts strongly to sounds, or seems overwhelmed by everyday experiences, sensory play can be one of the mos
How to Explain Autism to Kids at Every Age
Your younger child just got an autism diagnosis, and now your older one keeps asking why their brother or sister gets to do things differently. Learning how to
Speech Delay vs. Autism Signs in Toddlers
If your toddler isn't talking as much as other kids their age, it's natural to wonder what's going on — and it's natural to worry.
Early Intervention for Toddlers With Autism: What to Know
If your toddler isn't hitting speech milestones and you've been holding your breath hoping things will click into place on their own, you're not the only parent
7 ABA Therapy Techniques Parents Can Use at Home
Most of what happens in your child's day happens at home — not in the therapy room. Parents who understand even a handful of core techniques can turn ordinary m
How to Choose the Right ABA Therapy Center for Your Child
After a child is diagnosed with autism or Down syndrome, one of the most common next questions families have is where to begin with finding the right support.
What Massachusetts' New Autism Policy Means for Families
Maura Healey recently signed an executive order aimed at improving autism support services across Massachusetts.
What to Do After an Autism Diagnosis
The diagnosis just happened. If you're wondering what to do after your child is diagnosed with autism, you are not alone.
One Day at First Steps Developmental Services — Seen Through a Parent’s Eyes
You've been doing a lot of research lately.
20 Years in Special Education: What We’ve Learned and Why First Steps Developmental Services Was Founded
For more than 20 years, Jarrod Scalzo has worked closely with children, families, and educators within the field of special education.
Home-Based vs.Center-Based Services
We created this infographic to break down the key differences so families can make an informed decision about the right setting for their child.
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD: Review
Using acetaminophen as directed during pregnancy does not increase a child's risk of autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual dis
Barbie debuts autistic doll with sensory-sensitive, stimming features
Mattel's recently released autistic Barbie doll has hit markets.
First Steps ABA Services Timeline
First Steps Developmental Services strives to be as transparent as possible with our delivery process. This infographic is a clear explanation of what caregiver
Polygenic and developmental profiles of autism differ by age at diagnosis
Although autism has historically been conceptualized as a condition that emerges early and remains relatively stable, new research is challenging that assumptio
First Then Board: Visual Aid for Structuring Kids' Tasks & Rewards
Visual aids can be helpful for your child. This First Then Board infographic could be used to show clarity and predictability for your child and set expectation
Morning Routine Template
Visual aids are sometimes helpful for keeping your child on track. This infographic could be used to structure your mornings.
Four Functions of Behavior
This infographic displays the four functions of behavior that will be a useful tool for caregivers to better understand their child's behavior.
Understanding the ASD Services Timeline
We understand that it can be very difficult to navigate the process of getting services. This infographic was developed to help caregivers see the steps they wi
Yale Receives $27.7M Grant to Advance Individualized Autism Therapies
In a groundbreaking new initiative, the Yale School of Medicine has received a $27.7 million grant to advance individualized autism therapies.
New Study Published by Princeton University Defines Four Subtypes of Autism
In a recently published study from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation, researchers identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism.
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