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American actress Kathy Bates with British actor Anthony Hopkins, holding his Best Actor award, in the press room of the 64th Annual Academy Awards, held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California, 30th March 1992. Bates had presented the award to Hopkins, which he won for his performance in 'The Silence of the Lambs'. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

Dec 2, 2025

Celebrities with Autism

If your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may wonder if they will face significant challenges in life....

Cute preschooler boy with headphone and player is sitting in a shopping cart at a food store or supermarket. A child is listening to music or an audiobook while his parents buying groceries.

Nov 25, 2025

Shopping with Children with Autism

The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means holiday shopping, and maybe even Black Friday. As...

Nov 18, 2025

Sibling Dynamics When You Have a Child with Autism

When a child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the entire family begins a journey of learning, adapting...

Nov 11, 2025

Athletes with Autism

If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may wonder if they will experience certain...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)....

woman and young boy with a sparkler on the 4th of July

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...

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...

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);...

Photo of Maxim Healthcare caregiver of the year Caitlin Drume

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...

Boy doing homework while lying on carpet in living room at home

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,...

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...

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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