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Autistic kids working together on a puzzle activity with a therapist providing support during an ABA
September 5, 2026
How many ABA therapy hours does your child need? Learn how BCBAs determine recommended hours using assessment, family goals, and insurance authorization.
Autistic child joins virtual therapy on laptop, practicing communication skills with home support.
September 4, 2026
Build a home-school communication system for autism that lasts. Get daily log formats, shared app options, and a weekly check-in template that teams keep using.
Autistic girl practices learning with therapist during ABA in a bright, colorful classroom setting.
August 31, 2026
Confidently compare Virginia ABA therapy providers—know what to ask about licensing, insurance, settings, waitlists, and parent involvement for families.
Autistic girl participating in an ABA activity with a therapists during a focused learning session.
August 30, 2026
See what a full day inside an ABA therapy clinic looks like, hour by hour, from morning arrival and pairing to skill blocks and the end-of-day parent handoff.
Family practicing ABA strategies at home with an autistic child completing activities during therapy
August 29, 2026
Learn 5 simple ABA strategies to use at home, from first-then language to specific praise, and start seeing calmer routines with your child this week.
Therapist & extended family members spending quality time supporting an autistic child through play
August 28, 2026
Learn how grandparents and extended family can support a child with autism, plus simple scripts parents can use to explain behaviors and set boundaries.
Autistic child sits in dental chair as dentist prepares for a calm, supportive visit experience.
August 27, 2026
Learn how to prepare your autistic child for a dentist visit with sensory-friendly prep, social stories, practice visits, and ABA strategies that work.
Therapist supporting an autistic kid during homework time while encouraging focus during therapy
August 25, 2026
Age-appropriate ways to help classmates understand autism, plus classroom activities that build genuine inclusion without singling out any one student.
Autistic kid working on activity with therapist during a learning session focused on communication
August 24, 2026
Learn the common signs of anxiety in autistic children and teens, why it looks different, and how families and schools in Virginia can offer real support.
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