If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unsure if you said everything you meant to say, you are not alone. Navigating the school system for a neurodiverse child can feel like learning a whole new language. The good news? You don’t have to be an expert to be an effective advocate, and advocacy doesn’t have to mean conflict. When families, schools, and ABA providers work together, advocacy becomes a collaborative, accountability-driven process, o

Selecting the right Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) setting is one of the most important decisions families make when beginning autism services. The choice between in-home ABA therapy and center-based ABA therapy can feel overwhelming, but understanding the strengths of each can help you make the best decision for your child.

Parenting a child on the autism spectrum is one of the most meaningful roles a person can take on. It’s a journey full of love, learning, growth, and deep connection. But for many parents, it’s also a journey marked by long days, emotional investment, complex decisions, and the constant balancing act of meeting their child’s needs while keeping up with the rest of life’s demands. In the midst of therapies, school meetings, behavior plans, medical appointments, sensory plannin

Starting something new, especially when it involves your child, can feel exciting and a little nerve-wracking. You might be wondering:...