ABA Therapy

A smiling mother and father play on the floor with their young son, surrounded by stacking rings, blocks, and wooden figures.

Introducing Project Hope: Westside’s Commitment to Ending the ABA Waitlist

IN SHORT Project Hope is Westside Children’s Therapy’s initiative to expand ABA therapy into weekday […]

A mother on the phone holds her toddler on her lap as he plays with a toy dinosaur, representing a parent staying proactive while on a waitlist for pediatric therapy.

What to Do While You’re on a Waitlist for Pediatric Therapy

ABA Therapy, Insurance, Parent Education

QUICK ANSWER While you’re waiting for a spot to open up, stay in close contact […]

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Empowering Collaboration: Building a Stronger Interdisciplinary Care Team for Your Child

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Why Collaboration Isn’t Automatic, Even With a Great Team It’s easy to assume that if […]

A young girl plays intently with colorful building blocks at a table while her mother watches from a distance with a concerned expression.

How Kids With Autism Play: What It Looks Like and Why It’s Different

QUICK ANSWER Kids with autism do play, but play often looks different than the constant […]

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Late Autism Diagnosis and ABA: Is It Too Late to Start?

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Why This Question Comes Up So Often Parents of a child diagnosed later, whether at […]

Clinician talking with a mother and young son about autism evaluation options

Can a Virtual Autism Evaluation Really Be as Accurate as In-Person? What the Research Says

If you’re weighing virtual autism testing (known clinically as telehealth assessment) against a traditional in-person […]

A diverse group of smiling elementary school children walking through a colorful school hallway with backpacks, representing back to school and IEP planning for kids with autism.

What Is an IEP and How Does ABA Therapy Connect to It?

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

If your child is approaching school age or is already in school and receiving special […]

A delighted toddler reaching toward a hand puppet during a play-based ABA therapy session in a bright classroom setting.

ABA Therapy for Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Getting an autism diagnosis for a toddler brings a wave of feelings. Relief at finally […]

A young boy with autism smiling and playing outdoors at a playground during summer.

Summer Regression in Kids with Autism: What It Is and What Actually Helps

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

If your child seems like they have forgotten skills they had in May, you are […]

A BCBA therapist taking notes while a young girl works on a learning activity during an ABA therapy session.

How Does ABA Therapy Work? A Step-by-Step Breakdown

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

If ABA therapy has come up as an option for your child, you probably have […]

A therapist working one-on-one with a young child during an ABA therapy session in a pediatric clinic.

How Much Does ABA Therapy Cost?

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Cost is typically one of the first things families think about when ABA therapy is […]

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Join Our Virtual ABA Town Hall on June 23

ABA Therapy, Opportunities, Parent Education

You Are Invited to Our Virtual ABA Town Hall We would love for you to […]