Early Signs of Autism at 24 Months: What Parents Need to Know
Recognizing consistent patterns in social, communication, and play behaviors at 24 months is crucial for identifying early signs of autism and accessing timely support.
Lauren Elliott
Senior Director of Clinical Excellence, Apollo Behavior | BCBA
Lauren Elliott is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Senior Director of Clinical Excellence at Apollo Behavior, where she supports high-quality, evidence-based applied behavior analysis services for children with autism. Her work centers on clinical excellence, practitioner development, treatment integrity, and the thoughtful application of behavioral science in everyday care. Apollo’s clinical model emphasizes individualized programming, close BCBA oversight, measurable progress, and collaboration with families.
Elliott also contributes to professional conversations about mentorship, clinical decision-making, and career development within behavior analysis. She has appeared in the Behavioral Observations Apollo Case Study Series, including discussions of effective BCBA mentorship, differential reinforcement of other behavior procedures, and the factors clinicians should consider when evaluating career opportunities. During these appearances, she has addressed practical topics such as intervention implementation, staff coaching, caseloads, professional growth, workplace culture, and work-life balance.
Recent Works
- Career Decisions — A discussion of career progression, organizational culture, caseloads, benefits, and work-life balance for BCBAs.
- DRO Procedures — A clinical conversation about selecting, implementing, monitoring, and fading differential-reinforcement procedures.
- BCBA Mentorship — A discussion of mentorship practices that help behavior analysts develop confidence and clinical competence.
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Understanding Fine Motor Skill Difficulties in Autism
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