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 If your child has ever seemed unusually anxious, withdrawn, or emotionally overwhelmed, you’re not imagining it.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 […]
Beyond the Session: How ABA Helps at the Grocery Store, Bedtime, and More
When many people think about Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), they imagine therapy tables and structured sessions. But the truth is, ABA is most powerful when it’s woven into real life. At Alora, we believe learning doesn’t stop when your child ends a therapy session. It continues—in the car, at the dinner table, and during bedtime […]
What Happens When Therapy Ends? Planning for the Next Chapter
For many families, ABA therapy becomes a steady part of daily life. It brings structure, progress, and a team of people who truly understand your child. So when the time comes to transition out of therapy, it is natural to feel a mix of emotions. You may feel proud of how far your child has […]
Alora Behavioral Health Expands to Santa Clarita: Bringing ABA Therapy to More Families
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Alora Behavioral Health into Santa Clarita, the third-largest city in Los Angeles County! This milestone marks another step in our commitment to providing exceptional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to families across Southern California. At Alora, we believe in meeting families where they are. Our expansion […]