Noticing that your child is developing differently from other kids their age can leave you with a lot of questions. Your toddler might not be using many words yet, or a preschool teacher may have mentioned something at pickup. For most families, the next step is an autism evaluation. Finding one can feel like a […]

Insurance is confusing enough with one plan. When your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and you’re trying to arrange applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy), a second plan can raise even more questions. Some parents worry that having private insurance will disqualify their child from Medicaid. Others assume they have to pick one plan and […]

When a child in Omaha is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), parents usually have two questions. They want to know what will help and how they’ll pay for it. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is the most common answer to the first question. For many families, Medicaid is the answer to the second. Nebraska […]

Families in Columbus and across Platte County don’t always have many autism services close to home. Once you find the right therapy for your child, the next concern is how to pay for it. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) helps children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build communication and daily living skills. It involves regular […]

Columbia families have plenty of options for supporting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Working out who pays for those supports can be harder than choosing them. Applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) is a good example. Maryland has more than one program that can help cover it, and each has its own rules. Medicaid […]

Autism statistics give families a wider view than any one child’s story can. They show how common autism is and who is being diagnosed. Most of the figures parents see in the news come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its researchers have tracked autism in communities across the country since 2000. […]

Enrolling your child in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA therapy) is an empowering decision, but it often comes with a steep learning curve. Between clinical terms, detailed behavior plans and specialized terminology, understanding how your child is actually performing day to day can feel overwhelming. Because ABA therapy is inherently data-driven, measuring success extends far beyond […]

When a child or young adult on the autism spectrum experiences sudden changes in mood, increased anxiety or an unexpected spike in challenging behaviors, parents often look for environmental or emotional triggers. However, one often-overlooked factor is physical pain – specifically, migraines. Research indicates that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience migraines and chronic […]

For many adults and young people, there comes a moment of sudden realization when researching neurodiversity or listening to others share their lived experiences: Could this describe me? If you have spent much of your life feeling slightly out of step with the world around you, wondering why social interactions feel so draining or questioning […]

For decades, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was primarily understood as a condition diagnosed during early childhood. However, many adults today are discovering that the lifelong challenges they experienced with social interactions, sensory processing and daily routines are actually rooted in neurodivergence.1 Recognizing the signs of autism in adulthood can be a life-changing experience. It brings […]