June 22, 2026 • Optimum Guidance Behavior Consulting

Parenting a child with autism is exhausting. ABA parent training won't fix everything, but it can help you feel less reactive, more capable, and less alone.

Caregiver Burnout Is Real: How ABA Parent Training Can Help

Kimberly Hogate -

You love your child. That’s never been the question. But some days, you’re […]

Colorado law requires most insurance plans to cover ABA therapy, but navigating prior authorization, network requirements, and denials takes some know-how. Here's what families need to understand before they start.

Does Insurance Cover ABA Therapy in Colorado? Here’s What You Need to Know

Kimberly Hogate -

If you’ve recently looked into ABA therapy for your child, or for yourself, […]

A new autism diagnosis comes with a lot of questions and no clear starting point. This guide walks newly diagnosed families through the first steps -- from understanding the evaluation report to finding therapy and navigating insurance in Colorado.

My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism — Here’s Where to Start

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The moment you hear the words “your child has autism,” everything shifts. You […]

ABA therapy and speech therapy serve different purposes, but for many autistic children, both have a role. Learn how the two approaches differ, where they overlap, and how to figure out what your child actually needs

ABA Therapy and Speech Therapy for Autism: How They Work Together

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When a child is diagnosed with autism, the service recommendations that follow can […]

From communication delays to intense meltdowns, here are the signs that ABA therapy might be the right support for your child — and how to get started.

Signs Your Child May Benefit from ABA Therapy

Every parent has moments of wondering whether what they’re seeing is “normal” or […]

What actually happens in an ABA therapy session? A plain-language breakdown of the full process — assessments, skill building, family involvement, and what real progress looks like.

How Does ABA Therapy Actually Work? (And What a Typical Session Looks Like)

You’ve heard the term. Maybe your child’s pediatrician mentioned it, or it came […]

A BCBA designs the treatment plan. An RBT brings it to life. Here's what each role means for your family, what to ask any ABA provider, and how the two work together.

Meet the People Behind ABA Therapy: What BCBAs and RBTs Actually Do

When you’re looking into ABA therapy for someone you love, the acronyms come […]