VBA® President Dr. Heather O’Shea is honored to have received the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) Mission Award! The award was provided at the annual conference to an individual nominated by members who has materially contributed to the mission of CASP which is to…
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VBA ® Presenting Posters at ABAI Autism: San Diego
VBA ® Behavior Analysts Tamarah Owens, Ansley Herndon, and Efrat Kemp proudly shared replication studies at the ABAI Autism Conference in San Diego in 2023. Replication studies strengthen the confidence in the studied interventions.
Famous People on the Spectrum – James Durbin
At VBA we encourage all types of learning to ensure children are understanding to their maximum potential. We recognize that every person learns differently, has a unique voice, and brings value to the world around them in their own way. So while we recognize there are…
Famous People on the Spectrum – Sir Anthony Hopkins
Star of stage and screen, Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins is a Welsh actor, composer, director and film producer. He is the recipient of multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, three BAFTAs, two Emmys and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. In 1993, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to the arts….
Famous People on the Spectrum – Daryl Hannah
At VBA we encourage all types of learning to ensure children are understanding to their maximum potential. We recognize that every person learns differently, has a unique voice, and brings value to the world around them in their own way. Our philosophy encourages everyone to shoot…
Making Her Voice Heard
We recently came across the story of Taylor Linloff, 25, diagnosed with autism just before her 24th birthday. A smart kid who didn’t understand social cues, she was bullied by others. Her mother never realized autism was a factor. Government help? Challenging. Medical support? Frustrating. The…
Famous People on the spectrum – Robbie Williams
At VBA we encourage all types of learning tips and tricks to ensure the child is understanding to their fullest. VBA understands that people learn differently and that is why we handle every case so seriously. Take Robbie Williams, for example. The English singer-songwriter rose to fame…
Famous People On The Spectrum – Satoshi Tajiri
At VBA we encourage all types of learning tips and tricks to ensure the child is understanding to their fullest. VBA understands that people learn differently and that is why we handle every case so seriously. Satoshi Tajiri was formally diagnosed with Autism as a child. This…
Water Safety For Children With Autism
School is out and Summer is here! Let’s enjoy the summer activities and spend time with the people you love. Drowning is the number 1 leading cause of death in children with autism. We want everyone to be safe going into summer so here are…
The Importance of Good Play Skills
I play with children almost every day. Play is fun, but it is also a lot of work. I have to think quickly and kids have to enjoy playing with me. It is the best time a child learns, so I have to make sure…