In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A bad therapist may be dishonest with you, manipulate you, or make promises that they do not deliver on. They may wave off concerns, blame you, or blame your loved one if things do not go as they say. Look for these issues: Autism is lifelong. Your loved one cannot be "cured" of autism. "Losing their diagnosis" is not necessarily an optimal outcome, especially if it means that the person is constantly suppressing their feelings and desires. Autistic people are very diverse. A one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to meet your loved one's individual needs. Other good therapies do exist. If a therapy claims that it is the "chemotherapy of autism," or that all other therapies are bogus, your therapist is not being honest. Quitting ABA is not dooming your child. ABA teaches some tasks better than others. It can be useful to teach physical skills like getting dressed or tapping shoulders to get someone's attention. Since it is data-driven, it does not work as well for teaching speech or skills involving a mind-body disconnect (e.g. trying to point to the correct card). Autistic people have real emotions. If your loved one is acting scared or in pain, it's probably because they are. They need empathy, not punishment. Autism and happiness aren't mutually exclusive. Your loved one can live a happy life and be autistic at the same time. Even if your loved one is nonspeaking and appears unresponsive, they can pick up on the therapist's words or attitude. A highly negative attitude can hurt an autistic person's self-esteem, and may also suggest that the therapist is willing to mistreat them. Calling autism a tragedy, horrible burden, life-destroying monster, etc. Calling your loved one "manipulative" or blaming them for any issues that arise Urging you to punish the loved one more harshly Radical behaviorism involves always responding negatively to "bad" behavior. The therapist may tell you to ignore behavior like crying, whining, flopping to the floor, or anything else that shows distress. Yet this is often when your loved one needs you most. If you were to hurt yourself and say "ow," swear, or cry, other people would usually stop what they were doing to check on or comfort you. According to radical behaviorism, that's "rewarding the behavior" by caring for you instead of ignoring your pain. But is it really so bad to teach someone that when they express distress, other people might come help and comfort them? If the therapist is hurting your loved one (emotionally or physically), they may try to keep you from finding out. The therapist may tell you that your presence would be a distraction, or that you would interfere. This is a serious red flag. If you are not allowed to see the sessions, but the therapist reports back, be aware that there is a possibility that they are distorting the truth or using tame euphemisms for ugly things. They might tell you to quit other therapies, or not to let your child join play groups or educational programs. Don't listen to someone who wants to isolate you and your loved one from the rest of the world. Kids and teens should be able to socialize with their peers (with adequate supervision if necessary). And you should be able to chat with other parents and caregivers. As a parent, caregiver, or loved one, your instincts matter. You can usually tell when something is wrong for your loved one. A good therapist will listen to any doubts and take them seriously, while a bad one may act defensive, wave them off, or pull rank. A bad therapist might tell you not to trust your judgment. This is an enormous red flag. They may be an expert, but that does not mean that your thoughts mean nothing. If you voice lasting disagreement, a bad therapist may try to turn other people against you. If you're getting a niggling feeling that something isn't right, then that is an important feeling worth exploring. If it seems wrong, don't be afraid to walk away. There are other therapists, both in ABA and other therapies. Don't settle for anything less than your loved one's happiness. Some parents report that their kids are happier and less anxious once they quit ABA or reduced the number of hours of therapy.
Summary: Be wary of false promises. Notice how the therapist talks about autism and your loved one. Pay attention to whether the therapist tells you not to comfort the autistic person. Consider whether the therapist allows you to witness sessions at all. Pay attention if the therapist tells you to avoid other programs for your loved one. Think about whether the therapist listens to your concerns. Trust your intuition.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: What mocktails lack in alcohol, they make up for in strong flavors and fun looks. Just because you're making a non-alcoholic beverage doesn't mean you can skimp on the ingredients or the garnish. In fact, when making mocktails its actually more important to use fresh fruit and not-from-concentrate juices because they are the foundation of your drink. Use fresh fruit and good juice. To give your mocktail the best flavor possible, use the tastiest ingredients available. Buy fresh fruit from your local farmer's market. Buy juice that Know the importance of the garnish. Garnishes are fun--no one can deny that. Match your garnish with the flavor or personality of your drink. Go wild--everyone will be jealous of your mini-umbrella, pineapple chunk, and maraschino cherry. If you are making up your own recipe, you should start with a solid base. Mocktails that are too sweet can be a little overwhelming so a good base for pretty much any mocktail is one ounce of lemon or lime juice mixed with ounce of fresh simple syrup. From there you can muddle away to your heart's content, or add some club soda to get your sparkle on. If you're not in a very creative mood and would rather stick to a cocktail you know, minus the alcohol, there are plenty of recipes out there for that. In particular, cocktails made with vodka can very easily be turned into mocktails--vodka is a neutral flavor so its absence won't really change the cocktail too much. Try out some of these classic mocktail recipes: Make a Safe Sex on the Beach mocktail. All the risque of the original drink, without the risk. Try a Mojito Mocktail. Mint, limes, club soda...what's not to love? Make a strawberry margarita, minus the tequila. Get your groove on but not your booze on. Nothing says poolside quite like a pina colada--now your kids can enjoy these booze-less versions while you enjoy your own drink.
Summary:
Consider some tips before trying out a mocktail. Create a base for a homemade cocktail. Try out some non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails. Make a non alcoholic pina colada.