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# Phase 6C.3 article metadata reconciliation matrix — 2026-10-12

**Starting checkpoint:** `a699d467f19fafbfdda5fce1ce6226baa6e5fc3c`  
**Scope:** all 74 generated Library article records after the cumulative Phase 6C.1 and 6C.2 working tree

## Numbering clarification

The originally planned Phase 6C.3 Spanish school-readiness reconciliation was incorporated into the expanded Phase 6C.2 multilingual implementation. The remaining phases have therefore been renumbered: metadata/accessibility becomes 6C.3, links/related-post reconciliation becomes 6C.4, and final parity acceptance becomes 6C.5. Historical implementation and audit records retain their original context.

## Recalculated discrepancy totals

| Field | Original 74-article audit | After Phase 6C.2 | After Phase 6C.3 | Disposition |
|---|---:|---:|---:|---|
| Missing or unsuitable featured-image alt | 65 | 60 | 0 | All 74 current hero images were visually classified as informative; 60 received localized visual descriptions. |
| Visible H1 differences | 12 | 7 | 0 | Five were resolved by Phase 6C.2 rewrites; seven source H1 values were restored here. |
| Truncated descriptions | 4 older + 4 material rewrites | 4 | 0 | Phase 6C.2 resolved the rewrites; the four remaining exact source descriptions were restored here. |
| Missing `updatedDate` | 65 | 61 | 1 | Sixty explicit public BlogPosting values were added after two-pass evidence review; the new Arabic translation intentionally remains unset. |

No featured image was classified as purely decorative, so there are no intentional empty-alt exceptions in the current 74-record corpus. This is a content decision for the current assets, not a schema rule requiring every future hero to have nonempty alt text.

## Complete inventory

| Route | Locale | Featured alt | H1 | Description | Modification date | Evidence/review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| `/ar/library/aba-school-readiness-guide` | ar | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | Intentionally absent | Public route is the superseded article; no transferable Arabic modification date. Fluent/clinical review required. |
| `/ar/library/autism-self-advocacy-skills-aba` | ar | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-09 (added) | Public Arabic source plus visual inspection; fluent Arabic review required. |
| `/ar/library/behavior-management-functions-guide` | ar | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-09 (added) | Public Arabic source plus visual inspection; fluent Arabic review required. |
| `/ar/library/executive-functioning-skills-autism` | ar | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-09 (added) | Public Arabic source plus visual inspection; fluent Arabic review required. |
| `/ar/library/first-then-cards-autism-transitions` | ar | Added localized visual description | Restored public H1 | Retained | 2025-12-02 (added) | Public Arabic source plus visual inspection; fluent Arabic review required. |
| `/ar/library/positive-reinforcement-techniques` | ar | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-09 (added) | Public Arabic source plus visual inspection; fluent Arabic review required. |
| `/ar/library/proactive-reactive-aba-strategies-guide` | ar | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-07-19 (added) | Public Arabic source plus visual inspection; fluent Arabic review required. |
| `/es/library/aba-school-readiness-arizona` | es | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-09-25 (existing) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/autism-evaluation-diagnosis-arizona-parent-guide` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-01-22 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/autism-evaluation-what-to-expect` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-05-12 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/autism-family-self-care-tips` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-04-09 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/autism-self-advocacy-skills-aba` | es | Added localized visual description | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-04-09 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/emotional-regulation-aba` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-11-22 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/enhancing-generalization-skills` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-04-09 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/executive-functioning-skills-autism` | es | Added localized visual description | Restored public H1 | Retained | 2026-04-09 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/first-then-cards-autism-transitions` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-04-09 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/parents-guide-to-autism-and-aba` | es | Added localized visual description | Restored public H1 | Retained | 2026-05-07 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/positive-reinforcement-techniques` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-04-09 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/es/library/social-pragmatic-communication-autism` | es | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-01-22 (added) | Public Spanish source plus visual inspection; fluent Spanish review required. |
| `/library/aac-visual-supports-autism` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-10-03 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aba-school-readiness-arizona` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-09-17 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aba-school-readiness-guide` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-08-13 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aba-therapy-benefits` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Restored complete public description | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aba-therapy-dtt-net-guide` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-04-18 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aba-therapy-prompting-parenting-benefits` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-04-18 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aba-therapy-summer-routine-tips` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-10-04 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aba-toilet-training-child-autism` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/aia-world-autism-community-day-celebration` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-05-12 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/asd-sensory-friendly-recipe-thanksgiving-pumpkin-cake` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-05-21 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/asd-sensory-friendly-recipes-pancakes` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-after-school-meltdowns` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-09-02 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-back-to-school-transition` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-09-10 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-daily-living-skills-challenges` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-07-09 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-evaluation-diagnosis-arizona-parent-guide` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-01-01 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-evaluation-what-to-expect` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-03-10 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-fall-break-routine-tips-halloween-thanksgiving` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-10-03 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-family-self-care-tips` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-05-12 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-friendships-social-play-support` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-06-01 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-self-advocacy-skills-aba` | en | Added localized visual description | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-10-03 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-social-skills-by-age` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-09-24 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/autism-therapy-rapport-strategies` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-04-18 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/behavior-management-functions-guide` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-04-18 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/behavior-modification-techniques-reinforcement-theory` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-12-02 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/communication-social-skills-autistic-children-guide` | en | Added localized visual description | Restored public H1 | Retained | 2026-04-02 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/community-highlight-meet-rula-diab` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Restored complete public description | 2025-05-27 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/critical-thinking-skills` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-03-09 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/does-aba-therapy-replace-school` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-07-22 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/early-signs-autism-by-age` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-03-10 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/emotional-regulation-aba` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-11-06 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/enhancing-generalization-skills` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-05-12 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/executive-functioning-skills-autism` | en | Added localized visual description | Restored public H1 | Retained | 2025-10-20 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/first-then-cards-autism-transitions` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-12-02 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/halloween-and-autism` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-10-03 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/heart-full-of-gratitude` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-12-15 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/how-many-hours-aba-child-need` | en | Already source-supported | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-09-08 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/individualized-aba-therapy` | en | Added localized visual description | Restored public H1 | Retained | 2025-04-19 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/integrated-aba-model-announcement` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/managing-aggressive-behavior-outbursts` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-03-09 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/meet-rula-diab-bcba` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-03-11 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/new-aia-scottsdale-office` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Restored complete public description | 2025-05-27 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/new-year-2024-autism-holiday-tips` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/new-year-goals-2023` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-03-09 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/november-2022-aia-update` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Restored complete public description | 2025-03-09 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/parents-guide-to-autism-and-aba` | en | Added localized visual description | Restored public H1 | Retained | 2026-04-02 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/picky-eating-autism-parent-guide` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-10-03 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/play-leisure-skills` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2026-09-09 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/positive-reinforcement-techniques` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-09 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/proactive-reactive-aba-strategies-guide` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-04-19 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/reduce-behavior-management` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/repetitive-behavior` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/sensory-processing` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-04-18 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/sleep-issues-autistic-children` | en | Already source-supported | Already explicit | Retained | 2026-09-28 (existing) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/social-pragmatic-communication-autism` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-12-02 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |
| `/library/understanding-autism-support` | en | Added localized visual description | Matched SEO title | Retained | 2025-09-16 (added) | Public source plus visual inspection. |

## Modification-date rationale

The same 60 values were present as public BlogPosting `dateModified` metadata in the October 11 parity pass and the bounded October 12 metadata pass. Each value is on or after its locale-specific publication date, and each affected local record is at same-language body parity with the retrieved public page. The date component is therefore preserved as public structured-data metadata without claiming that every change was a substantive editorial rewrite. HTTP `Last-Modified` and HubSpot prerender timestamps remain separate evidence fields and were not copied into frontmatter.

The Arabic `/ar/library/aba-school-readiness-guide` record is the sole unresolved case. Phase 6C.2 replaced its body with a new Arabic translation of the current English antecedent/consequence article, while the public Arabic URL still serves the old school-readiness article. Its public `2025-11-22` timestamp cannot be attributed to the new translation and was deliberately not copied.

## Arabic diagram localization

| English source | Arabic asset | Dimensions | Visual labels | Accessibility treatment |
|---|---|---:|---|---|
| `public/assets/images/antecedent-behavior-consequence.webp` | `public/assets/images/antecedent-behavior-consequence_ar.svg` | 800x450 | المُقدِّمة؛ السلوك؛ النتيجة اللاحقة؛ حصلتَ على دقيقتين إضافيتين؛ تستمر خطة «أولًا/ثم» | Exact source raster embedded in a self-contained SVG; Arabic visual labels plus complete Arabic Markdown alt and adjacent prose/table equivalents. |
| `public/assets/images/reduce-environmental-distractions.webp` | `public/assets/images/reduce-environmental-distractions_ar.svg` | 800x450 | ركن الهدوء؛ كن لطيفًا؛ خذ نفسًا عميقًا؛ ابذل جهدك؛ أنت قادر | Exact source raster embedded in a self-contained SVG; Arabic visual labels plus complete Arabic Markdown alt and adjacent prose/table equivalents. |
| `public/assets/images/reinforcement-replacement-behavior.webp` | `public/assets/images/reinforcement-replacement-behavior_ar.svg` | 800x533 | الموقف نفسه: المهمة صعبة؛ المسار أ؛ استجابة غير فعّالة؛ المسار ب؛ بديل فعّال؛ السلوك البديل؛ استجابة مفيدة؛ التعزيز الفعّال يجعل استخدام المهارة البديلة مجديًا | Exact source raster embedded in a self-contained SVG; Arabic visual labels plus complete Arabic Markdown alt and adjacent prose/table equivalents. |

The causal sequence in the ABC and replacement-behavior diagrams remains left-to-right to preserve the source panel order; Arabic labels use RTL text direction within each panel. The calm-corner photograph preserves the source scene while replacing the poster's English text. Fluent Arabic and clinical review, mobile visual acceptance, and real screen-reader testing remain required.

At viewports up to 700 pixels, the Arabic MDX places each diagram in an explicitly named, keyboard-focusable horizontal scroll region and retains a 720-pixel minimum image width. This keeps the labels readable without creating page-level horizontal overflow. Generated markup and CSS were verified; the 390-pixel browser interaction remains part of manual acceptance.