Blogs
Reading by our clinicians.
Plain-language guides from our BCBA, CCC-SLP, and OTR/L on what autism diagnosis, therapy, and early intervention actually look like. Written for parents who are trying to figure out the next step.
Early signs & next steps
When You Hear the Word Autism
A guide for families who are waiting on a diagnosis or have just received one.
By Claire, BCBA
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Early signs & next steps
Why Early Intervention Should Start Before the Diagnosis
A board certified behavior analyst on the brain, the early years, and why help so often arrives too late.
By Claire, BCBA
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Occupational therapy
What Occupational Therapy Really Does for an Autistic Child
An occupational therapist on what the word actually means, and how the work reaches into every part of a child's day.
By Sasha, OTR/L
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Speech therapy
Why You Might See a Speech Pathologist Before Your Child Says a Word
A speech pathologist on what the work really involves, and why it starts long before the first word.
By Jennifer, CCC-SLP
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Getting evaluated
What to Expect from Autism Screening: The ADOS and M-CHAT-R Explained
A breakdown of the two tools families meet first, the M-CHAT-R and the ADOS, what each involves, and what the results mean for your next step.
By Hanna, LPCC
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