ABACus Behavioral Health Services

12/30/2021

2021 ASD Research review!

As 2021 comes to a close, Spectrum recaps some of the biggest trends in autism science this year: studies of s*x differences, noncoding regions of the genome and points of convergence, as well as efforts to improve screening and participatory research.

12/28/2021

A UC Davis Health study suggests that unusual visual inspection of objects may precede the development of the social symptoms characteristic of autism syndrome disorder.

12/23/2021

So important and well done Aubyn Stahmer!

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12/18/2021

So fascinating!

Genes that appear to play a role in some birds' ability to learn songs are frequently mutated in autistic people.

12/10/2021

“The guidance is part of a set of suggestions for the field to improve autistic people’s medical care and clinical research on the condition. Other recommendations include a shift toward personalized medicine; adapting services for low- and middle-income countries; and prioritizing funding for research projects that can immediately enhance the lives of autistic people.”

Use of the term ‘profound autism’ is among the recommendations made by a panel of autism researchers, clinicians, autistic adults and parents of autistic people.

12/03/2021

Autism prevalence in the United States rose to 1 in 44 children in 2018, up from 1 in 54 in 2016.

07/01/2021

We are hiring! Looking for caring and enthusiastic Behavior Therapists.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2361700691

07/01/2021

Wonderful inservice today with Sharon Jakubecy on mindfulness followed by a presentation on Instructional Control given by our very own BCBAs! So wonderful to see our ABAcus family all “together”. 💜

01/22/2021

Our awesome ABAcus family celebrating the holidays zoom style!

06/08/2020

Excited to be back in our magical office space at the Oas Center!

12/12/2019

Something to feel good about! 💙

During the busy holiday shopping season, malls can get crowded and loud – and to some kids, that can be overwhelming. So, two organizations are teaming up to make visiting Santa at the mall a more pleasant experience.

12/12/2019

The 16-year-old climate activist from Sweden is the magazine's youngest choice to be named Person of the Year.

12/05/2019

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Suffering from Autism, the crowds, lights and noise of the mall during Christmas time can be a bit much for him to handle. This made his parents wonder if they would ever be able to get a traditional picture of him with Santa. That's where Autism Speaks comes in.

11/22/2019

Researchers are studying how movement helps children with special needs improve social communication and motor skills.

10/28/2019

Insurance plans in all 50 states are now required to cover autism treatment.

After officials in the last holdout state enacted a new rule, all 50 states and Washington, D.C. have mandates that require some level of insurance coverage for the treatment of autism.

10/26/2019

Halloween gets more inclusive!