Skip to main content

Maryland Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist | Move Up ABA

Blog

Female therapist and autistic girl playing with colorful blocks together at a white table in a living room.
Scripting is when an individual with autism repeats words, phrases, or entire dialogues—often from movies, books, or past conversations. While it may seem unusual, scripting serves important functions. It can help with language development, emotional regulation, and navigating social situations. F...
Autistic little girl sitting on a bus seat, resting her chin on the seatback, looking thoughtful after ABA therapy.
Autistic inertia refers to the difficulty some individuals with autism experience when starting, stopping, or switching tasks, even ones they want to do. It’s not laziness or defiance; it’s a neurological challenge that can affect daily routines, transitions, and independence. For example, a chi...
Two autistic teens in matching hoodies sitting on outdoor steps, one using a smartphone after ABA therapy.
Hyperempathy in autism refers to an intense emotional sensitivity, feeling others’ emotions deeply and sometimes overwhelmingly. While autism is often misunderstood as lacking empathy, many autistic individuals experience the opposite: they absorb others’ feelings so strongly that it can affect ...