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AGBS - AG Behavioral Services, 50 East Ridgewood Avenue #176, Ridgewood, NJ (2025)

12/10/2025

The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and cherished traditions—but for families with autistic children, it can also bring sensory overload, routine disruptions, and unexpected challenges. If you’re feeling anxious about the upcoming festivities, you’re not alone. Here are some practical strategies to help your family enjoy a calmer, more meaningful holiday season.

The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and cherished traditions—but for families with autistic children, it can also bring sensory overload, routine disruptions, and unexpected challenges. If you’re feeling anxious about the upcoming festivities, you’re not alone. Here are some prac...

11/17/2025

When it comes to choosing an ABA therapy provider for your child, there’s nothing more valuable than hearing from families who’ve walked the path before you. At AG Behavioral Services, the reviews speak for themselves—and they tell a powerful story of dedication, expertise, and life-changing results.

When it comes to choosing an ABA therapy provider for your child, there’s nothing more valuable than hearing from families who’ve walked the path before you. At AG Behavioral Services, the reviews speak for themselves—and they tell a powerful story of dedication, expertise, and life-changing r...

10/27/2025

Understanding Autism in 2025: New Data Reveals Rising Prevalence and Changing Demographics
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed striking new insights into autism spectrum disorder in the United States. Released in April 2025, the findings show that autism now affects more children than ever before documented, while also highlighting important sh...

10/14/2025

What Does “Respond and Expand” Mean?
One of the most practical and effective strategies taught in Caregiver Skills Training (CST) is called “Respond and Expand.” It’s designed to make daily interactions more engaging and help children with autism build communication skills in a natural, low-pressure way.

Here’s how it works:

What Is Caregiver Skills Training (CST)? Caregiver Skills Training (CST) is a program developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to help parents and caregivers of children with developmental delays or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build essential skills to support their child’s communicatio...

09/25/2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of children and adults worldwide, but despite decades of research, there’s still no single, clear-cut answer to what causes it. Let's dive in and see what we know.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of children and adults worldwide, but despite decades of research, there’s still no single, clear-cut answer to what causes it. As a parent, it’s natural to want to understand why your child has autism and whether anything could have been done to p...

09/12/2025

Are autism rates really rising?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses have been on the rise for decades, leading many parents to wonder: are autism rates truly increasing, or are we simply getting better at identifying the condition? This question has sparked debate among researchers, educators, and families alike. Understandin...

09/04/2025

Our latest post on AGBS' Parent's Corner Blog - News and Tips

If your child receives Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, you’ve likely heard the term BCBA—short for Board Certified Behavior Analyst. But what exactly does a BCBA do, and what does it take to earn this credential? Let’s break it down. The Role of a BCBA A BCBA is a highly trained profe...

08/14/2025

Preparing for the Upcoming School Year - Getting Organized - Staying Involved

As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face both excitement and challenges. The start of the school year is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s an opportunity to set the tone, secure the right supports, and ensure you...

07/24/2025

Parents Advocating for Their Autistic Child in New Jersey: A Guide for the School Year Ahead

As a parent of an autistic child, you’re your child’s best advocate. The school year can bring excitement—but also uncertainty. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process confidently, using available New Jersey resources. 1. Understand and Navigate Special Education Rights ...

07/14/2025

What Parents Should Know About the Four Autism Subtypes: A major study published in Nature Genetics has found that autism isn’t a single condition, but comprises at least four biologically distinct subtypes—each with its own genetic footprints, developmental patterns, and support needs. Understanding these profiles can help you better support your child’s unique journey.

A major study published in Nature Genetics has found that autism isn’t a single condition, but comprises at least four biologically distinct subtypes—each with its own genetic footprints, developmental patterns, and support needs. Understanding these profiles can help you better support your chi...

06/24/2025

Autism News: Recent developments in autism research and advocacy reveal significant trends in diagnosis rates, genetic discoveries, potential treatments, and evolving perspectives on communication and comorbidities

Recent developments in autism research and advocacy reveal significant trends in diagnosis rates, genetic discoveries, potential treatments, and evolving perspectives on communication and comorbidities. Rising Autism Prevalence in the U.S. 1. Rising Autism Prevalence in the U.S. The CDC’s 2022 dat...

06/10/2025

Historic $50 Million Gift Spurs Launch of the Lurie Autism Institute at CHOP and Penn Medicine
The contribution is the largest single gift ever directed to U.S. academic medical centers for autism.

A transformative $50 million donation from the Lurie family will establish the Lurie Autism Institute, an ambitious collaboration between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine focused on advancing autism research and care across the lifespan. The contribution is the larges...

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