Valentine’s Fun

Valentine’s Fun

February is almost here, and that means it’s time to share love and gratitude to the important people in our lives! Valentine’s is a wonderful opportunity to have some fun while practicing some really important skills. Check out our list of fun activities...
Enroll in School or Stay Exclusively in ABA?

Enroll in School or Stay Exclusively in ABA?

As a new school year approaches, many of our parents start thinking about whether their child should enroll in school or stay exclusively in ABA therapy. The answer to that question is going to depend a lot on where your child is on their therapy journey and your...
What is ABA?

What is ABA?

A Google Search for ABA Therapy provides a whole host of possible ABA providers and a handful of jargon filled blogs about what ABA is. It can be confusing. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break it down into some basic concepts. ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis- So, what does that mean? It means that we look at why a behavior is happening within the context of real life.

ABA Waitlists: The Do’s and Don’ts

ABA Waitlists: The Do’s and Don’ts

Whether you are new to ABA or a veteran, it doesn’t take long to realize that waitlists are a common occurrence in ABA. Just a few minutes of calling within your local community can reveal a list of awesome ABA companies who are “full” or working through a “waitlist.”...

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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