Autism – Finding Holiday Joy

Autism – Finding Holiday Joy

The holiday season is a time of joy, festivities, and creating cherished memories with loved ones. However, for families with individuals on the autism spectrum, this time of year can present unique challenges. Today, let’s explore some of the common challenges...
Has Acceptance of Autism Made Us Complacent?

Has Acceptance of Autism Made Us Complacent?

With the increasing awareness and understanding of autism in recent years, it has become more commonplace. However, with familiarity often comes complacency, and it’s important to remember that autism is still a unique and diverse spectrum that deserves our...
Having Fun With Autism Awareness Month

Having Fun With Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month is celebrated in April, and it’s a time when people all over the world come together to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), raise awareness, and show their support for individuals on the spectrum. Now, let’s get this...
Spring on the Behavior

Spring on the Behavior

Ah, Spring! Birds chirping, flowers blooming, one of the two good weather months of the Texas year. What could be better? Except for a lot of us, Spring also means an increase in our child’s behavior. Why does that happen, and what can we do about it? Spring Fever...
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day!

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day!

It is easy to forget that being a kid can be pretty tough. Navigating through life, finding boundaries, learning all the ever changing rules. It’s hard. And when you add autism into the mix, all of those things can be even harder. We probably don’t acknowledge that...

We have been a family blessed with the help of the team at The Helm. Our son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was 2.5 and The Helm was one of the places recommended by our developmental psychologist. I am a physician and still found it hard navigating this new medical problem and knowing what to do next. I called many places and from step one Lee Ann was the most helpful explaining the process with paperwork, assessment, available services, insurance, etc. we were able to start therapy quite soon after diagnosis and had sessions at home daily for 3 hours. The quality of staff, the system they have in place for the therapists, the coordination by the BCBA supervising therapist and early response put us at ease that we were on the right path. Ultimately the steady positive changes we saw with our son overcame any fears we had about autism holding our son back for the rest of his life.

We used many forms of intervention that we felt were individually tailored for our family – for potty training, anger management, dietary intervention and even let them know when we could not maintain something suggested in family training, and they would just take our request and implement another plan. Our son has now graduated/transitioned out of therapy and is currently in pre-K in a regular classroom with him on par with his class in academics, has friends and no behavior issues. Most important of all we have a happy son who loves to play with his big sister.

I know that I will always read all there is on autism and watch my son for any features. But I hope my review adds to positive aspects that I wish someone would have told me when I started the journey – start early, don’t put off your suspicions, get your child evaluated now! The label does not hinder,  in fact it falls to the side once you have the diagnosis to facilitate therapy. ABA intervention, especially done with the right people, makes a big difference. It does not pressure or upset the child at all, and you are not stuck in therapy for life! I know if any behavioral issues come up in the future I have The Helm, and they will help us and the outcome is going to be positive. Said with heartfelt thanks.

– Former Helm ABA Family

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