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The Autism Plug

The Autism Plug is a digital resource created to make autism easier to navigate for parents, caregivers, and educators. We share practical information, helpful resources, and printables you can actually use because you shouldn’t have to figure it all out on your own. You’re not alone.

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Wait, What's the Difference Between a BCBA and an RBT?

Understanding Your Child's Support Team Monday, September 14, 2026 Hey Friend, OT, SLP, BCBA, RBT, PT — Who Does What? Hey friend 👋 If you've ever sat in a meeting and heard four acronyms in one sentence and just... nodded, you are not alone. Autism support teams can look like alphabet soup at first. This week, we're breaking down who's who on your child's team, so you can walk into every appointment (and every school meeting) knowing exactly who does what — and why it matters. WORTH THE READ...

Back to School: Now That the Honeymoon Phase Is Over Monday, September 7, 2026 Hey Friend, The new-backpack excitement has worn off, routines are starting to settle in, and for many of our kids, this is when the real picture of how school is going starts to show. Maybe it’s the meltdown the second they get in the car. Maybe it’s the quiet, completely wiped-out kid who used to be chatty after school. Or maybe it’s that nagging feeling that something in the IEP just isn’t happening the way it...