Introduction: A New Milestone in Autism Prevalence Data In 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest autism prevalence report through the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network — and the findings captured national attention. According to the report, approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States is now […]
Introduction: The Credential Behind the Care If you have been researching ABA therapy for your child, you have probably encountered the acronym BCBA. It appears on provider websites, insurance documents, and clinical paperwork — but what does it actually mean, and why does it matter so much for your child’s care? The short answer is […]
Introduction: Why the Myths Persist Applied Behavior Analysis has been the subject of considerable debate in recent years, particularly within the autism community. Some of this debate is healthy and important — it has pushed the field to reflect on its history, evolve its practices, and center the voices of autistic people. But some of […]
Introduction: One Size Does Not Fit All Every child with autism is unique. The autism spectrum is extraordinarily broad, encompassing children with vastly different communication styles, sensory profiles, learning preferences, social strengths, and support needs. A treatment plan that works beautifully for one child may be completely wrong for another. This is why individualization is […]
Introduction: Setting Matters in ABA Therapy When a family begins the journey of ABA therapy, one of the first decisions they face is where therapy will take place. For many families, this choice feels overwhelming — and it is made more complicated by the fact that there is no universal right answer. The best setting […]
Introduction: Progress Is Not Always Linear One of the most common concerns parents share with us at Guidepost ABA is uncertainty about whether therapy is actually helping their child. It is a completely understandable question. ABA therapy requires a significant investment of time, energy, and emotion. You want to know it is paying off. The […]
Introduction: The Question Every Parent Asks When a clinician recommends Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for your child, one of the first questions that naturally comes to mind is: what will my child actually be doing during these sessions? It is a completely valid concern. ABA therapy has sometimes been misrepresented in popular media, and […]
