What Does Presumed Competence Mean? February 25, 2020 | Dr. Julia Hood Presumed competence is a philosophy that offers students with autism the ability to demonstrate capability instead of having a predetermined and sometimes misdirected plan for education. When schools presume competence, it sets students up for their best academic and social experience that is based on ability, inclusion and strengths. Read More
What are the 7 Dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis? February 1, 2020 | Dr. Julia Hood Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based treatment for autism that uses 7 dimensions to help build understanding and change. Learn more here! Read More
Autism Awareness Month April 14, 2020 | Julia Hood, Ph.D., LP, BCBA-D, NCSP Every year the Pingree Center joins the national community to help bring awareness to autism. Learn more about how we are helping spread awareness to autism this year. Read More