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Katherine Johnson. M.S., BCBASenior Director of Partnerships, LEARN Behavioral Note: This article is about a form of ableism that affects one part of the autistic community: autistic people who [...]

By Karen Callahan While no one can argue with the fun of traditional activities, such as building snowmen or snow angels, keeping your kiddo occupied throughout an entire snow day while confined [...]

The holidays are an exciting time as we share traditions, spend time with family, and navigate the different gatherings and celebrations. Holiday spirit can also bring holiday stress. We want to [...]

By: Katherine Johnson, M.S., BCBA Senior Director of Partnerships, LEARN Behavioral Vaccination visits can be terrifying for an autistic child – a new environment, unfamiliar sounds and smells, [...]

Buying the perfect gift for kids and other loved ones can be challenging, and this can also be true when buying gifts for kids with autism. To help make your gift-giving easier, here are a few [...]

LEARN is committed to fostering a culture that embraces what makes us each unique—be it race, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, [...]

By Katherine Johnson. M.S., BCBA Senior Director of Partnerships, LEARN Behavioral Are you working to become a better ally to the autistic and neurodivergent folks in your community? The surest [...]

The following is an interview published by Chicago Parent with LEARN Behavioral Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Hanna Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D. By: Claire Charlton Your child likely has the opportunity to [...]

Heading back to school can bring a number of challenges for our kids, especially those with autism. Navigating new environments, teachers, therapists, and peers can each be a bit scary but full [...]

Getting ready for the new school year can be a hectic and exciting time. Transitioning from the extra playtime and novelty of summer back to the routine of the school year can be challenging. For [...]