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ABA Therapy Blog & Resources
Welcome to the Empower ABA blog — your go-to source for ABA therapy resources and insights for parents of children with autism.
Here you’ll find expert guidance, practical tips, and evidence-based strategies on applied behavior analysis, behavior challenges, in-home and center-based ABA, and family support topics to help your child thrive.
How social skills groups work in ABA therapy
Key Points: Social skills groups in ABA therapy give kids structured chances to practice peer interaction, with coaches guiding each step in real time. Sessions blend games, role play
Does Medicaid cover ABA therapy in New York
Key Points: New York Medicaid covers ABA therapy for eligible children with an autism diagnosis when services are medically necessary and ordered by a qualified provider. Families nee
Bilingual ABA therapy: what it is and who it helps
Key Points: Bilingual ABA therapy delivers care in two languages, often English and Spanish, so children learn skills in the language used at home daily. Spanish ABA therapy for famil
What is virtual ABA therapy and is it effective
Key Points: Virtual ABA therapy uses live video sessions to deliver skill-building, coaching, and behavior support directly into your child’s home routine. Research shows online ABA
Signs of autism in girls that are often missed
Key Points: Many girls mask their autism by copying peers, so the signs of autism in girls that are often missed look quiet rather than disruptive in most settings. Female autism sign
School Refusal and Autism in New Jersey and Virginia: How ABA Therapy Can Help
Key Takeaways: School refusal in autism in New Jersey often comes from sensory overload, anxiety, or unmet support needs, not defiance. ABA therapy uses gradual exposure, communicatio
Early Intervention to CPSE Transition in NYC: What Autism Families Must Know
Key Takeaways: The Early Intervention to CPSE transition in NYC starts at age 2 years 6 months and must be completed before your child turns 3. CPSE eligibility requires a new evaluat
ABA Therapy for Girls with Autism in New York and New Jersey: Why It Looks Different
Key Takeaways: Girls with autism often mask their traits, which leads to later diagnoses and gaps in support during early childhood. Effective ABA therapy for girls focuses on social
How to Get an Autism Diagnosis for Your Child in New Jersey: A Step-by-Step Guide
Key Takeaways: The autism diagnosis process in New Jersey starts with a pediatric screening, then moves to a formal evaluation by a specialist. Wait times can be long, so request refe