Parent Education

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 smiling family of four embracing outdoors, representing sensory-friendly summer events for families in the Chicago area.

Sensory‑Friendly Events Happening In July

Children Activities, Parent Education

July brings long, warm days and a full slate of sensory-friendly opportunities across the Chicagoland […]

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 […]

A father laughing and giving his young daughter a piggyback ride at home, representing dad involvement in children's therapy support.

How Dads Can Support Their Child’s Therapy at Home

Parent Education

If you’re a dad reading this, this one is for you. A lot of the […]

A family with a young child playing outdoors at a park, representing sensory-friendly summer events for families in the Chicago area.

Sensory‑Friendly Events Happening In June

Children Activities, Parent Education

June is here and with it, more opportunities to get outside, explore, and experience the […]

A young girl sitting attentively during a speech-language evaluation with a pediatric therapist taking notes.

Is It a Speech Delay or Just “Late Talking”? How to Tell the Difference

Parent Education, Speech Therapy

If you’ve ever Googled “my child isn’t talking yet” at 10pm after a long day […]

A mother supporting her child with autism during a puzzle activity at home, representing autism caregiver mental health awareness.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, We’re Talking About Autism Caregivers

ABA Therapy, Child Counseling, Parent Education

Nobody tells you what it’s really like. They tell you about the diagnoses, the therapies, […]

A father practicing speech sounds at home with his young son using a letter of the alphabet.

10 Simple Ways to Support Your Child’s Speech Development at Home

Parent Education, Speech Therapy

Some of the most powerful things you can do for your child’s speech development don’t […]

A speech therapist working with a young girl using a tablet during a pediatric speech therapy session.

Speech & Language Milestones: What to Expect from Birth to Age 5

Parent Education, Speech Therapy

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering whether your child is saying enough words, or whether […]

supporting early childhood mental health and autism development at home

Mental Health and Autism in Early Childhood: What Every Parent Should Know

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

When we talk about mental health and autism, the conversation usually centers on older children, […]

Potty Training a Child with Autism: Why It’s Challenging and Proven Strategies That Help

ABA Therapy, Parent Education

Potty training looks different for every child, and timelines can vary widely—even among neurotypical kids. […]