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Summer to School Year: Preventing Skill Regression and Preparing for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition

Colorado schools start in the middle of August. Depending on your district, that […]

What Colorado families should ask before starting ABA: supervision hours, waitlist in weeks, insurance coverage, and whether your plan is self funded.

10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an ABA Provider in Colorado

Most families start the search for an ABA provider under pressure. You have […]

There is no age limit on ABA therapy. Optimum Guidance provides ABA for teens and adults across Colorado, at our Louisville and Florence clinics and in home.

ABA Therapy for Teens and Adults: It’s Not Just for Young Children

Almost everything written about ABA therapy is aimed at parents of very young […]

ABA Therapy and Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado): A Complete Guide

If your child has been diagnosed with autism or another developmental disability including […]

What Is ABA Therapy? A Plain-Language Guide

If you’ve been searching for answers, whether for your child, a loved one, […]

What to Do When Your Child’s School Is Struggling with Their Behavior (And How a BIP Can Help)

If your phone has been ringing from the school office more than you’d […]

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

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

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

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

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