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Understanding Autism & ABA

Toddler playing with colorful plastic balls indoors beside a wicker basket
June 8, 2026
Spot the early signs of autism in toddlers by age. CDC-backed milestones, parent action steps, and when to seek a specialist's help.
Grandparents and granddaughter with autism sitting together on a couch, smiling.
May 29, 2026
Telling family about an autism diagnosis is hard. Learn how to explain your child’s autism to grandparents and relatives with effective strategies that work.
BCBA playing and interacting with a smiling toddler at home.
May 29, 2026
Finding trusted childcare for an autistic child doesn't have to be stressful. Here's how to find a sitter and make the transition easier for everyone.
Hands assembling a colorful wooden puzzle on a table in a classroom-like setting.
May 14, 2026
Parent guide to IEP navigation in NJ, NC, and CO. Compare 504 plans, state timelines, and steps to support your autistic children.
Two children peeking through orange slices in a bright indoor setting.
May 14, 2026
Neurotypical kids reshapes your family in lasting ways. Learn how to raise and support the autistic sibling and protect their wellbeing too.
Four friends smiling outdoors beneath a blue sky, wearing colorful winter clothes
May 14, 2026
The ABA transition explained: how teens age out of therapy, what discharge looks like, how skills generalize, and the parent role.
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Working in ABA

BCBA smiling and talking with a child in a bright kitchen during in-home ABA therapy.
May 29, 2026
Everything parents need to know about respite care for autism, including provider options, costs, Medicaid waivers, and practical tips for getting started.
A consultant and her client talking across a table in a bright office.
May 6, 2026
What does a BCBA do? Learn how a Board Certified Behavior Analyst assesses, designs, and oversees ABA therapy plans for children.
A family holds hands while running through a golden field at sunset.
April 8, 2026
Learn what therapist tenure means in ABA therapy, why it affects your child's outcomes, and how to use it to compare providers.
A clinician wearing blue gloves holds sticks for a child during a therapy session in an office with colorful wall art.
April 3, 2026
What BCBA retention rates tell you about an ABA provider, including turnover, treatment consistency, and questions to ask.
Woman with glasses and child at a table in a therapy setting. Bookshelf in the background.
February 12, 2026
What a BCBA actually does day to day: designs ABA plans, trains teams, tracks data for autism progress. Achieve Behavioral Therapy NJ/NC—see real impact!
An RBT in gray sweater counts stacks of U.S. dollar bills at a desk in modern ABA therapy office.
November 21, 2025
Discover average RBT salaries by state, experience level, & setting. Learn how certification, location, & demand impact your earnings in ABA therapy careers.
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Meet our blog authors

Dr. Rachel Weinstein

(BCBA-D)

Rachel started as a special education teacher in Brooklyn before earning her...

Sarah Chen

(M.Ed., BCBA)

Sarah spent her early career as a speech-language pathology assistant...

Marcus Thompson

(MS, BCBA)

Marcus started as a special education teacher in Newark before earning his...

Emily Rodriguez

(MA, BCBA)

Emily was working as a nanny for a family with a son on the spectrum when she...

Jessica Morgan

(MS, BCBA)

Jessica started as an RBT straight out of college and worked her way up to BCBA over eight years. She's seen this work from every angle, which is exactly why families trust what she writes. Her posts have none of the jargon and all of the knowledge pertinent to families dealing with autism.


She lives in Baltimore with her husband and two kids, and yes, it makes her a better therapist.

MS in Applied Behavior Analysis | Board Certified Behavior Analyst | 8 years of clinical experience

Angela Torres

(MS, BCBA)

Ten years in ABA therapy has taught Angela one thing above everything else: when parents feel confident, kids thrive better, stronger, faster.


She specializes in parent training and writes about the family side of autism: staying consistent at home, navigating schools, and taking care of yourself while caring for your child.


Angela is bilingual in English and Spanish and makes sure Spanish-speaking families never feel left out of the conversation.

MS in Behavior Analysis | Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Bilingual English/Spanish | 10+ years of clinical experience

Rachel Steinberg

(MEd, RBT)

Rachel is in homes and therapy centers every day, running sessions and watching kids hit milestones. 


She loves writing about the practical ins and outs of ABA. What does a real session look like? What can parents do between therapy hours? What if I’m not seeing progress from the sessions?


Rachel answers the questions families are searching for; she answers the questions they don’t even know to ask.

She's currently completing her BCBA certification.

MEd in Special Education | Registered Behavior Technician | Currently pursuing BCBA certification | 4 years of clinical experience

David Okafor

(BCBA, LBA)

David's younger brother was diagnosed with autism at four. And that changed everything for him; how he sees his clients, how he talks to families, and why he takes this work personally. Since 2019, he has specialized in early intervention and school-based therapy across Maryland and Virginia. He writes about the things that keep families up at night, and he addresses their concerns with gentle, expert care.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Licensed Behavior Analyst | Early Intervention Specialist | 6 years of clinical experience