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Living with Autism
August 12, 2026Who 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.
Living with Autism
August 11, 2026Who 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.
ABA Therapy
August 7, 2026Does ABA Therapy Work? What the Research Actually ShowsWhat 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.
Understanding Autism
August 5, 2026Signs of Autism in a 4-Year-Old: Play, Conversation, and the School DoorAt 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.
Understanding Autism
August 5, 2026Signs of Autism in Toddlers: 15 Months to 3 Years, Age by AgeToddlerhood 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.
Understanding Autism
August 5, 2026Signs of Autism in a 1-Year-Old: Gestures, First Words, and What Matters MostWhat 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.
Understanding Autism
August 5, 2026Signs of Autism in a 9-Month-Old: The First Screening AgeNine 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.
Understanding Autism
August 4, 2026Signs of Autism in a 6-Month-Old: What Parents Can Actually Watch ForAutism 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.
ABA Therapy
August 4, 2026Types of ABA Assessments: A Parent's GuideVB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, Vineland, FBA: what each ABA assessment measures, how the intake process works, and how results become your child's treatment plan.
Living with Autism
August 4, 2026IEP 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.
Living with Autism
August 4, 2026What Is an IEP for Autism? A Parent's GuideWhat an IEP is, who qualifies, how the process works in NJ, Georgia, and North Carolina, and what your rights are at every step.
Skill Development
December 1, 2025How to Integrate ABA Strategies During Mealtime and Snack TimePractical ABA Techniques to Enhance Mealtime Experiences for Children with AutismAll articles
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