Oct 30, 2025
Burnout as the Parent of a Child with Autism
Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be rewarding yet exhausting. While parenting any child is difficult,...
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The Maxim community thrives on empowering children through effective and compassionate behavioral care. We champion the children, families and schools with whom we work, and embrace a variety of innovative and passionate voices. Read about what we’ve been up to here.
Oct 21, 2025
Aging with Autism: Navigating High School as a Teen with Autism
Each year, as a new cohort of teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) start high school, their unique needs...
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Oct 7, 2025
Make the Move from RBT to BCBA
Are you currently a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) looking to advance your career and become a Board Certified Behavior...
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Sep 30, 2025
Managing School Refusal for a Child with Autism
If you’re the parent of a school-aged child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may have noticed a level...
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Sep 23, 2025
Why Are Autism Rates Increasing?
You may have heard in recent years a reported increase in the diagnostic rate of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....
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Jun 30, 2025
Autism-Friendly Fourth of July Celebrations
The Fourth of July can be a wonderful time to celebrate, but the busy, crowded and loud scenes that...
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May 14, 2025
Autism and Mental Health
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not a mental health condition; however, individuals with ASD are highly likely to have a...
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Apr 30, 2025
Autism Awareness vs. Acceptance: What’s the Difference?
You may have heard the terms awareness and acceptance used interchangeably, especially in conversations about autism spectrum disorder (ASD);...
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Apr 8, 2025
Caitlin Drumel Named 2024 National Behavioral Caregiver of the Year
Maxim Behavioral is proud to recognize Caitlin Drumel as our 2024 National Behavioral Caregiver of the Year! Our Caregiver...
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Mar 28, 2025
What is Autism Masking?
For many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), navigating social expectations may mean adopting a practice known as camouflaging,...
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Feb 11, 2025
What is an RBT?
What is an RBT and what do they do? An RBT, short for Registered Behavior Technician, works directly with...
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Jan 28, 2025
What is a BCBA?
A BCBA, short for Board Certified Behavior Analyst, is a graduate-level title and certification in the field of behavior analysis....
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Nov 29, 2024
Link Between Autism and Down Syndrome
If you are a parent of a child with Down syndrome, you may be surprised to learn your child...
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Oct 1, 2024
Autism Diagnostic Challenges and the DSM-5
As a parent or guardian of a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, you have probably heard...
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Sep 6, 2024
Preparing Your Child with Autism for a Doctor’s Visit
When your child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) needs to visit the doctor, it is natural to feel anxious...
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Aug 13, 2024
How to Plan an Autism-Friendly Birthday Party
Birthday parties are happy, fun and potentially chaotic occasions. Nevertheless, for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD),...
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