Data Makes The Difference
Insights, updates, and resources for ABA professionals, educators, and parents.
ABA therapy doesn't stop when the session ends. When parents are actively involved — trained, supported, and empowered — learners make faster progress and skills generalize to the real world. Here's how to make parent collaboration a core part of your programming.
Running a VB-MAPP assessment is only the beginning. The real clinical skill is translating those results into meaningful, individualized treatment goals. Here's how to bridge the gap between assessment data and effective programming.
Few assessment tools in ABA can match the VB-MAPP's research base. We look at what the evidence says, address the insurance myth, and explore what's next - including the EESAPP and an upcoming Generative Learning Assessment from Dr. Sundberg and his team.
The VB-MAPP is trusted by practitioners around the world — and now we're working to make it accessible in their languages too. From verified translations to AI-assisted options, here's where we are and how you can help.
Welcome to Data Makes the Difference, a company dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
Technology is amazing! There are so many products out there today that assist us to be more efficient and effective when it comes to assessing and programming for our clients with disabilities.
Learn about Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior and how it applies to the VB-MAPP and EFL assessments/curricula.
I had a realization a few days ago about planning for Sarah's future, and I wanted to share.
The AMS Selection Tool provides a revolutionary way to select an alternative, primary method of speaking for individuals who do not use spoken words effectively.
When our Sarah left school at 21, there was a sinking feeling that I may have forgotten to teach a very important skill - leisure skills.
A Rainbow of Lessons we've learned along the way, as parents of a young adult with autism.
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