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Our team of dedicated and experienced specialists is committed to helping your family embrace autism and reach meaningful goals. As part of our multi-step approach, we offer resources about autism spectrum disorder, ABA therapy, other related disorders, and the latest research about behavioral disorders to help you stay informed.

October 27, 2026

Preparing an Autistic Child for a Flu-Shot Appointment: Questions About Comfort and Communication

Parent Education
Sensory Support
Autism Support

Preparing an autistic child for a flu-shot appointment may include sharing communication needs, planning for sensory comfort, and asking about waiting options. Use this parent checklist to prepare while keeping vaccine decisions with your child’s healthcare professional.

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October 21, 2026

An ABA Session Was Canceled: Questions About Rescheduling and Your Child's Routine

ABA Therapy
Parent Education
Parent Support

An ABA session cancellation can disrupt your child’s routine. Learn what to confirm, which rescheduling questions to ask, when to involve the supervising BCBA, and how to make sure a new time works for your child and family.

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October 19, 2026

Can My Child Ask for a Break During ABA? Questions About Choice and Communication

ABA Therapy
Parent Education
Autism Support

Children may communicate a need to pause ABA through speech, AAC, gestures, break cards, or other signals. Learn what parents can ask about break requests, nonspoken communication, assent, safety boundaries, and keeping communication supports accessible during sessions.

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October 15, 2026

School Refusal and Autism: Questions to Ask Before Building a Support Plan

Parent Education
Autism Support

When school attendance becomes difficult, the reason is not always clear. Learn what families should document, which questions to ask, when to involve the school and care professionals, and how to build individualized support around an autistic child’s needs.

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October 15, 2026

Choosing Health Insurance for a Child Who Needs ABA: An Open Enrollment Checklist

ABA Insurance
Insurance Coverage

Two health plans can have similar monthly premiums but offer very different access to ABA therapy. Your child’s current provider may be in network for one plan but not another, and authorization requirements, behavioral-health networks, deductibles, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limits can also vary.

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October 7, 2026

Does Georgia Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy? A Parent’s Guide to Getting Started

ABA Therapy
Insurance Coverage

Georgia Medicaid may cover ABA therapy for eligible children under 21. Learn how to verify benefits, prepare records, and complete prior authorization.

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October 7, 2026

After-School Meltdowns in Autistic Children: Planning a Calmer Transition Home

After-School Meltdowns
Autism Transitions
Sensory Support
Parent Education
Learn why autistic children may become overwhelmed after school and how a flexible, low-demand arrival routine can support a calmer transition home.
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October 6, 2026

A Sensory-Friendly Halloween Plan for Autistic Children: Start Preparing Now

Sensory Support
Autism Support
Parent Education
Prepare a sensory-friendly Halloween with comfortable clothing, visual supports, communication access, planned breaks, and pressure-free alternatives.
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October 6, 2026

ABA Therapy Authorization Denied? How to Organize Your Appeal

ABA Insurance
Prior Authorization
Parent Support
An ABA prior-authorization denial can be frustrating and confusing, especially when it affects services recommended by your child’s clinical team. The first step is to understand exactly what was denied, why it was denied, and what the plan requires next.
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October 6, 2026

Starting ABA With Anthem HealthKeepers Plus: A Virginia Parent's Paperwork Checklist

ABA Insurance
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus
Virginia ABA Therapy
Learn what documents to gather, what your ABA provider submits, and how to track Anthem HealthKeepers Plus authorization in Virginia.
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October 5, 2026

Your Child's IEP Meeting: A Parent Checklist for Coordinating School and ABA Suppor

IEP Planning
School Collaboration
Parent Education
Prepare for your child’s IEP meeting with a practical checklist for priorities, records, classroom supports, ABA coordination, and follow-up.
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October 5, 2026

How to Coordinate School, ABA, Speech, and OT: A Weekly Planning Guide for Parents

ABA Therapy
School Collaboration
Parent Education
Coordinating school, ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy (OT), transportation, homework, meals, and family time can quickly become overwhelming. The challenge is not just fitting appointments into the week, but making sure the schedule is realistic for both the child and the family.
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October 4, 2026

Reporting Bullying of an Autistic Child: A Parent Email Template and Incident Log

Bullying Prevention
School Support
Autism Safety
Parent Education
Use a parent email template and incident log to document bullying, report concerns to your child’s school, and track safety steps and follow-up.
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September 7, 2026

Does Insurance Cover ABA Therapy? How Coverage and Prior Authorization Actually Work

Learn what ABA insurance coverage means, how prior authorization works, which documents families need, and what to do if a request is denied.
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September 7, 2026

Why Autistic Children Can Be Picky Eaters (and How ABA Therapy Can Help)

Learn what can drive picky eating in autistic children, which feeding signs need professional evaluation, and how ABA may fit within a broader care plan.
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September 6, 2026

Toilet Training a Child with Autism: How ABA Therapy Can Help

Learn why toilet training can be harder for autistic children and how individualized ABA strategies may support communication, routines, and independence.
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September 1, 2026

How Many Hours of ABA Therapy Does My Child Actually Need?

Learn how ABA therapy hours are determined, what 10–40 hours may mean, how focused and comprehensive plans differ, and how insurance affects authorization.
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August 31, 2026

Your Child's First 30 Days of ABA Therapy: What Actually Happens

Learn what the first 30 days of ABA therapy may involve, from assessment and treatment planning to early sessions, home preparation, progress, and questions.
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