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August 12, 2026

Who Pays for ABA Therapy in Georgia?

Ava's Law after SB 118: age 20, a $35,000 cap, no visit limits, and the quiet change to who decides medical necessity. Plus Medicaid, Katie Beckett and appeals.

August 11, 2026

Who Pays for ABA Therapy in New Jersey?

New Jersey insurance law, NJ FamilyCare, Early Intervention and school services, with the appeal deadlines. Every figure sourced to a state document.

August 7, 2026

Does ABA Therapy Work? What the Research Actually Shows

What the evidence says about whether ABA therapy works: pooled effect sizes from 25 controlled studies, where the findings are strong, and where they are not.

August 5, 2026

Signs of Autism in a 4-Year-Old: Play, Conversation, and the School Door

At four, the signs shift to pretend play, conversation, and flexibility, and the evaluation door shifts to your school district. CDC milestones, the shortlist, and both routes.

August 5, 2026

Signs of Autism in Toddlers: 15 Months to 3 Years, Age by Age

Toddlerhood is when autism becomes identifiable. Signs at 15-18 months, 2 years, and 3 years, the two language deadlines, and what an M-CHAT flag actually means.

August 5, 2026

Signs of Autism in a 1-Year-Old: Gestures, First Words, and What Matters Most

What most 1-year-olds do per CDC milestones, the differences that matter most (gestures, babbling, name response, joint attention), and how to use the window before the 18-month screening.

August 5, 2026

Signs of Autism in a 9-Month-Old: The First Screening Age

Nine months is the first formal screening age. CDC milestones, the differences that matter most at this age, what the screening involves, and what to do with the result.

August 4, 2026

Signs of Autism in a 6-Month-Old: What Parents Can Actually Watch For

Autism can't be diagnosed at 6 months, but development is observable now. CDC milestones, the differences worth noting, the screening timeline, and what to do next.

August 4, 2026

Types of ABA Assessments: A Parent's Guide

VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, Vineland, FBA: what each ABA assessment measures, how the intake process works, and how results become your child's treatment plan.

August 4, 2026

IEP vs 504 Plan for Autism: Which Does Your Child Need?

An IEP changes how your child is taught; a 504 plan changes the conditions around the teaching. How to tell which one your child needs and how to request each.