Navigating Family Gatherings with an Autistic Child: What Actually Helps
Family gatherings are supposed to be fun. And sometimes they are. But if you have a child with autism, you know that “supposed to be” does a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence. The noise, the crowds, the disrupted schedule, the well-meaning relatives who don’t quite get it, the moment your child hits a […]
How to Talk to Your Child’s School About Their ABA Goals
If your child receives in-home ABA therapy, you already know how much work goes into building their skills at home. But what happens when they walk out the front door and into a classroom? All of that progress needs somewhere to go. For a lot of parents, the school piece is where things get complicated. […]
Does My Child Need ABA Therapy? Questions Every Parent Should Ask
If you’ve found yourself Googling “ABA therapy” at midnight, reading through forums, and still not sure what to do next, you’re in good company. For a lot of families, the path to ABA therapy starts not with a clear answer but with a pile of questions and a nagging feeling that your child might need […]
The Mental Health Side of Autism: What Parents Need to Know
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while most of the conversation focuses on adults, there’s an important piece that often gets overlooked: the mental health of children with autism. If your child has ever seemed unusually anxious, withdrawn, or emotionally overwhelmed, you’re not imagining it. Mental health challenges are incredibly common in children on […]
Raising a Neurotypical Sibling Alongside a Child with Autism
In most conversations about autism, the focus is — understandably — on the child with the diagnosis. Their needs, their progress, their support system. But in families where one child has autism and another doesn’t, there’s a second child navigating something significant too. Neurotypical siblings often grow up faster than their peers. They notice more […]
Preparing Your Child with Autism for Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a big deal for any family. But when your child has autism, the transition can feel especially daunting — new environment, new people, new routines, and a whole set of expectations that didn’t exist before. The good news is that preparation makes a real difference. And the even better news is that you […]
ABA Therapy Is a Team Sport: Here’s How Parents Fit In
When most people picture therapy, they imagine a child in a room with a specialist — and the parent waiting outside. ABA therapy doesn’t work that way. Or at least, it shouldn’t. The truth is, parents aren’t just welcome in the ABA process — they’re essential to it. The progress your child makes during sessions […]
Autism Acceptance Month: What Parents of Newly Diagnosed Kids Need to Hear
Every April, social media fills up with blue puzzle pieces, awareness campaigns, and big advocacy statements. And if you’re a parent who recently received your child’s autism diagnosis, all of that noise can feel completely disconnected from where you actually are right now. Because where you are right now might look a lot like: sitting […]
What Age Should a Child Start ABA Therapy?
When parents begin exploring Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, one of the most common questions is about timing. Many families wonder if there is a “right age” to begin or if they may have waited too long to seek support. While every child develops at their own pace, research and clinical experience consistently show that […]
Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy
Every child develops at their own pace, learning new skills and behaviors along the way. However, there are times when a child may need additional support to help them communicate, interact, or manage certain behaviors. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is one approach that helps children build important life skills through structured and individualized support. […]