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 […]

Blue Gems ABA promotes Andrea Kramer to Regional Clinical Director, expanding clinical leadership across Massachusetts and Utah.

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 […]

Every child develops at their own unique pace, reaching milestones such as walking, talking and socializing on their own timeline. However, when parents notice subtle differences in how their young child communicates, interacts with others or responds to their environment, questions naturally arise. Recognizing early indicators of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the […]