Author name: Dr. Lindsay Giannone, BCBA-D, LBA

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Preparing for Kindergarten: How ABA Therapy Supports Independent Living Skills

Dr. Lindsay Giannone, BCBA-D, LBA / August 11, 2026

Kindergarten asks more of children than preschool did — managing a jacket, opening a lunch container, asking for help. Here are the self-care, communication, and classroom skills worth practicing before the first day.

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Family Life

Summer Travel Tips for Children with Autism

Dr. Lindsay Giannone, BCBA-D, LBA / June 23, 2026

Changes in routine, long waits, and unfamiliar sensory environments make travel hard. Preparation, practice runs, and planned breaks make it manageable — here’s how families do it well.

A young boy in a green shirt standing alone in shallow, calm water, looking out across the lake.

Safety

Water and Autism: What Every Family Needs to Know This Summer

Dr. Lindsay Giannone, BCBA-D, LBA / June 2, 2026

Children with autism are at higher risk of drowning than their neurotypical peers. Layered protection, a designated Water Watcher, and early swim skills are the measures that matter most.