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How Many Hours of ABA Therapy Is Needed?
(And What No One Else Tells You About It) Does this sound familiar? You have just received an autism diagnosis. It was either expected...
Mar 31


Your Child Has Autism – Now What? A Parent’s Guide to Taking the Next Step Without the Overwhelm
Does any of this sound familiar to you? You’re patiently waiting in a doctor’s office, trying to grasp the words they’ve just spoken to...
Mar 24


The Best Sensory-Friendly Activities for Kids in the Bay Area
The Bay Area is rich in breathtaking sights along with a supportive community which makes it a suitable location for families in search...
Feb 24


Is My Child Too Young for ABA Therapy? What Every Parent Needs to Know
Not too long ago, I sat sipping coffee with an exhausted and worried parent who asked, almost whispered, if her two year old was too...
2 hours ago


What Does an ABA Session Look Like? A Complete Parent’s Guide
You might be wondering what happens during an ABA session if you are new to the therapy. Will your child sit at a desk for hours? Will...
7 days ago


What’s the Difference Between 1-Tier and 3-Tier Models?
If you’ve been researching ABA therapy , you’ve probably come across some confusing terms: 1-tier model 3-tier model Supervision hours...
Jun 30


How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost (and Why Some Providers Charge More)
If you’ve started looking into ABA therapy, you’ve probably noticed something confusing and, honestly, kind of frustrating about the...
Jun 23


How to Help a Child with Autism Calm Down
You're at the park. It's a pretty sunny afternoon. And then, your child falls to the ground, screaming and kicking, and the stars begin....
Jun 16


Best ABA Therapy in the Bay Area: A Simple Guide for Parents Comparing Providers
When your child is diagnosed with autism, one of the first things people say is, “You should start ABA therapy.” But how do you even...
Jun 9


How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost? (Real Numbers + What Families Need to Know)
If you’re searching “how much does ABA therapy cost,” you are likely experiencing some level of mixed feelings—stress, anxiety, and...
Jun 2


Struggling to Play with Your Autistic Child? These 5 Research-Backed Strategies Actually Work
How to Encourage Play in Autistic Children (Without Forcing It) Feeling as if your little one has drifted off to a different planet...
May 19


Top 10 Toys for Nonverbal Autistic Children That Encourage Communication
Choosing the right toy for your child feels like a guessing game when they haven’t started talking yet. You want something they enjoy but...
May 13


How to Teach Playing Skills to Your Autistic Child (Using Toys You Already Own)
If you have ever purchased a toy for your child only for them to ignore it, you certainly aren't undergoing this alone. The blocks?...
May 6


What to Say After an Autism Diagnosis: Scripts for Parents Navigating Tough Conversations
You probably didn’t plan for this conversation. None of us do. But here you are, late at night with coffee in hand, Googling how you’d...
Apr 28


Does Autism Go Away? What Bay Area Parents Are Really Asking
You finally sit down after a long day. There’s a plate of food on the floor, Slack is still running, and your mind is racing between your...
Apr 21


Level 1 Autism: What It Means, What It Doesn’t, and How to Help Your Child Thrive
Imagine this: You’re sitting in the doctor’s office, clutching a piece of paper. It’s the diagnostic report. You skim through the...
Apr 14


Is ABA Therapy Right for My Child? The Pros, Cons, and the Truth No One Tells You
When your child is diagnosed with autism, you’re thrown into a world of decisions you never expected to make. People mention ABA...
Apr 7


The Ultimate Guide to ABA Therapy in Private Preschools: What Bay Area Parents Need to Know
If you’re a parent working in tech in the Bay Area, you know that finding the right preschool for your child with autism is no small...
Mar 19


Bay Area Autism-Friendly Businesses You Should Know About
Identifying businesses that are friendly towards autism can be very helpful to families. Fortunately, the Bay Area has several...
Mar 10


How to Make ABA Therapy Fun for Your Child
ABA therapy is amazing in assisting children acquire new skills, but let’s be honest: no child wants to have their therapy session feels...
Mar 3
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