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Changes to the autism criteria in the DSM!
Significant changes were made to the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis in May of 2013. This blog post will provide an overview on the changes made from the DSM-IV criteria to the new DSM-V criteria. What is the DSM? In the United States, the DSM (Diagnostic and...
read moreThe DMF WalkAbout for Autism 2014 was a huge success!!!
The team of Heal the World Behavioral Services attended the 4th annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. The DMF WalkAbout Autism & Expo is a family fun walk & expo...
read moreOur January 2014 Newsletter
Every month brings new adventures, new lessons, as well as new findings. Our goal at Heal the World is to share these with you by sending out a monthly newsletter. We already sent out our January 2014 Newsletter. You didn't receive it? Don't worry, just subscribe to...
read moreOur Open House was a big success!!!
On Sunday, January 19th, we held our Open House from 1-4pm. Clients, family, and friends joined us as we celebrated the opening of our ABA therapy center. To view our open house pictures, please visit our Facebook page: Heal the World Behavioral Services. On behalf of...
read moreHelp us raise money for this year’s DMF WalkAbout Autism & Expo!
The Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo will be held Saturday January 25, 2014 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida. This is a great opportunity for us to work together and make a difference for children, teens, and adults living with autism. Proceeds...
read moreSad story of a hidden camera to watch their son’s ABA therapy session
This is so sad and disturbing to watch, but as a behavior analyst, I feel obligated to share this horrible story. I know this won't be an issue in our sessions under my supervision and I really hope that this is a rare situation and not a problem elsewhere. But I want...
read moreHappy New Year from Heal the World!
There is no time more fitting to say "THANK YOU" and to wish you a world of good wishes for the New Year Health, happiness and lots of success! As we cheer for the 2014 New Year, we feel grateful for all that 2013 has offered us: the opening of our company, the...
read moreHappy Holidays from Heal the World!!!
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read moreGift ideas for Christmas!
Did you wait until the last minute to get your Christmas gifts? Are you unsure of what to get your child? If you have answered "Yes" to these 2 questions, then this blog will be helpful for you! Buying a Christmas gift for a child on the autism spectrum is not an easy...
read moreA blood test that could detect autism in children as young as 12 months could be available in 2 years.
As a Behavior Analyst that works directly with children on the Autism spectrum, I am often asked by parents and caregivers what I believe to be the cause of autism. Not too long ago, the answer to this common question would have been "We still don't know." But recent...
read moreTips to have a fun Halloween!
Halloween is considered one of the best holidays of the year for most of our little ones. It is the day that they can dress up as their favorite characters and go trick-or-treating around their neighborhood. For children with autism, however, Halloween may not be that...
read moreGetting ready for Halloween!
Wouldn't it be fun to have your child dress up in their favorite TV character or have them pick up their costume for this Halloween? Most parents would answer "Yes" to the above question, as we all dream of having our child walk down the streets and go...
read more2013 FABA Conference (September 25th-28th) at Daytona Beach, FL
Our Behavior Analyst, Claudia Marmol, will be attending the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) Conference at Daytona Beach from September 25th-28th. FABA was founded in 1980 to promote the effective application of applied behavior analysis principles...
read moreA new study fails to find a connection between autism and vaccines
A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics concludes that children who receive their full schedule of vaccines have no increased risk of developing autism. This new research also confirms the findings of a 2010 study that was published in Pediatrics that compared...
read moreMeasles outbreak in Texas raises concerns about the importance of immunizations
A new outbreak of measles tied to a Texas megachurch has been reported this week. It has affected at least 21 people, including a 4-month-old infant, and it's expected to grow, state and federal health officials said. All of these cases are linked to the Eagle...
read moreHappy Birthday to Temple Grandin!!!
Happy 66th birthday to Temple Grandin! Thank you for being such an inspiration to many of us in the Autism community!!! We all look up to you and couldn't thank you enough! Here is a little background information about Dr. Temple Grandin... Temple Grandin was born on...
read moreSevenly offers once again their unique designs to fund therapies for children with Autism
Once again, Sevenly is offering their unique designs for men, women, children, and even accessories to raise money in order to fund therapy for children with autism. Here is their explanation of this great cause they have taken for only THIS WEEK: "Every parent faces...
read moreAsperger’s and Autism: Brain Differences Found
According to a new study finding, children with Asperger's syndrome show patterns of brain connectivity distinct from those of children with autism. Researchers of this study used EEG recording to measure the amount of signaling that occurred between different brain...
read moreIt’s transition time- Back to school!!!
Starting a new school year can be tough for everyone, especially families of individuals with autism and related disorders. The summer routine is changing and now your child will be moving into a new classroom, meeting new teachers and friends, and going through many...
read moreEthics workshop summary presented by Dr. Jon S. Bailey
Today, Claudia Mármol (our President and BCBA) attended an online workshop that discussed different topics in Applied Behavior Analysis such as: Ethics Is Not for Sissies, Dealing with Difficult People, The Importance of Motivation in Interventions for Children with...
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