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If your child is receiving ABA therapy in the Bay Area, you've probably heard your BCBA say something like, " What happens between sessions matters just as much as what happens during them. " And it's absolutely true, your involvement at home is one of the most powerful predictors of long-term success in ABA therapy. But here's what many parents don't realize: you don't need to become a therapist or transform your living room into a clinic . You don't need fancy materials or

Few topics in the autism community spark as much passionate debate as ABA therapy. If you're a Bay Area parent researching support options for your child, you've probably encountered wildly different opinions online, in parent forums, Facebook groups, and advocacy spaces. Some families call ABA life-changing. Others share painful experiences and question its ethics, safety, or long-term effects. So if you're wondering, "Is ABA therapy harmful?" , that's not just understandabl

Holiday seasons bring sparkling lights, family gatherings and an air of festivity; yet for Bay Area families raising children on the autism spectrum this time of year can also present overstimulation, disruption of routines  and significant stressors. Between loud gatherings, flashing decorations, unexpected visitors, and travel plans, what's meant to be magical can quickly become overwhelming for both you and your child. If you're a working parent in San Francisco juggling y

Parenting a child on the spectrum can feel like running a marathon with no finish line. You love your child fiercely, but between coordinating therapy schedules, attending school meetings, and constantly advocating for their needs, there's often very little energy left for yourself. If you've reached that point where you feel exhausted, mentally foggy, or like you're just going through the motions on autopilot, you're not alone. What you're experiencing has a name: autism par