Learn how to prepare your child for their first day of therapy. Discover tips to make therapy a positive and supportive experience for your child!

Discover how ABA, Speech, and OT differ and why they all matter for your child's development. Learn how ABA, Speech, and OT can enhance learning and behavior.

Discover effective strategies for managing transitions at home for children on the autism spectrum. Support smoother changes with autism-friendly tips.

Starting ABA therapy is both exciting and overwhelming, but you’ve already accomplished so much by getting here. The first 30 days are a foundation for your child’s long-term progress, building trust with therapists and creating a strong partnership with your support team. From the initial assessment to daily sessions, each step is designed to help your child grow, while guiding you as a parent through the process. Celebrate the small wins—this is just the beginning.

In recent years, we’ve seen a welcome increase in autism awareness. Blue puzzle pieces, hashtags, social media campaigns, and fundraising events have brought autism into mainstream conversations. More people know the word "autism" than ever before. Awareness matters — but awareness alone is not enough. Awareness simply acknowledges that autism exists. Acceptance takes us further. Acceptance is where meaningful change happens. It is where autistic individuals are not just see

At Essential Speech and ABA Therapy, we know that trust is everything. When you entrust your child to our care, you are entrusting us with your world. That is a responsibility we carry with great humility and deep care.

If you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone trying to learn more about autism therapy, you’ve likely come across the term ABA, short for Applied Behavior Analysis. But what exactly does it mean, and how can it help?