Sometimes, finding ways to connect with your child may seem difficult or even impossible, especially when your child may not play or engage with the world in ways children typically do. Your child may have a limited number of interests, may avoid interaction, or may spend most of their time engaged in repetitive or solo activities. How can you enter their world and build true connection in ways that speak to your child? In ABA, therapists utilize a tool called pairing to help

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.

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