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First Step Behavioral Services
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Providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and consultations in NC, including assessments for ADHD, autism, learning differences, mood & anxiety disorders, & behavioral challenge.
Carol E. Williams, PhD., LPA, BCBA-D
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We welcome your feedback!
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this community. We’re excited about what’s ahead! 💙
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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A quick note of transparency: the website creator is not actually a website creator 😅 (but very committed and learning fast). As a result, there may be a few bumps along the way while we work out the kinks and make final adjustments.
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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We truly appreciate your patience, grace, and good humor as we continue polishing things behind the scenes. If you notice anything that looks off or have questions about the new membership options, please feel free to reach out.
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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December 4, 2025 at 1:49 AM
as a 'treatment' is preliminary at best, with only small trials showing modest results in some children. Don't let fear-mongering replace evidence-based medicine.
education.virginia.edu/documents/st...
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/.../saturday...
ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/.../s12940-0...
education.virginia.edu
September 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A long-term study found that autistic children are far more likely to experience persistent gastrointestinal issues than their peers. These symptoms often co-occur, persist across childhood, and strongly relate to challenges with sleep, communication, behavior, and sensory processing.
September 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This suggests autism and epilepsy may share the same brain pathway and gives scientists a new target for future treatments.
Read more about it on my blog firststepbehavioralservices.com/blog/
#autism #treatment #science #researh #ASDResearch
Blog - First Step Behavioral Services
Helpful articles and expert insights on autism, ADHD, evaluations, psychology, and mental health—supporting families across North Carolina.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is exciting news for autism research because scientists may have found a new way to treat some autism-related behaviors.
August 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Today, we celebrate the bonds that bring us together and the power of community. Let’s continue to support one another—because healing, growth, and resilience often start with a single trusted connection. 🤝💙
#Friendship #CommunitySupport #Togetherness #MentalHealthMatters #FirstStepForward
August 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Begin the journey toward understanding and growth today with Carol E. Williams, Ph.D., LPA, HSP-PA, BCBA-D, licensed psychologist and behavior analyst.
July 22, 2025 at 10:34 PM