Running an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy center takes a specific kind of leader. At Action Behavior Centers (ABC), that's the operations manager (OM), someone who leads a team, welcomes families, solves problems on the fly, and keeps every piece of the center running the way it should.

What does a day look like for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) Clinical Director at Action Behavior Centers? Ruby Mannankara-Cabrera, Ed.D., BCBA, Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), is a Clinical Director based in Austin, Texas. She's spent eight and a half years working as a behavior analyst, with experience in home-based, center-based, nonprofit, and telehealth settings before joining ABC. Here, she shares what clinical leadership at ABC looks like day-to-day.

Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®) are at the heart of what happens at an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy center. They're the teammates who spend the most time with autistic children each day, forming connections and teaching functional skills for everyday life like communication and social interaction. Here's a look at what a day as an RBT at Action Behavior Centers involves, through the eyes of two teammates.

In August, ABC’s Family Advocacy team welcomed legislative staff to its center in Clayton, North Carolina, working alongside policymakers to support equitable funding and keep ABA therapy available without disruption.

This summer, ABC’s Family Advocacy team welcomed legislative staff to its Mueller ABA Center in Austin, working alongside policymakers to support equitable funding and keep ABA therapy available without disruption.

Action Behavior Centers is taking an active role in state and federal advocacy efforts to protect and expand access to autism services nationwide. 

ABC Academy is a continuation-of-care ABA treatment model for children ages 5 to 12. It was created to bridge the gap between early intervention and school by providing ongoing support for children enrolled in school part-time or full-time. Since its launch, ABC Academy has grown rapidly to meet the needs of families across the West and Southwest.

After an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, a lot of parents ask the same question: what do I do now? Once the evaluation is over and the results are in, the next steps can feel unclear.

Deciding to pursue autism testing for a child is a big step, and it often comes with a lot of questions. What does an autism evaluation in Chicago actually involve? How long does it take? What happens next if your child receives a diagnosis?

Autistic eating behavior shows up differently in every child, and the patterns that emerge around food, whether it's refusing certain textures, insisting on the same meal every night, or becoming distressed when something on the plate looks unfamiliar, are among the most common concerns families bring to us.

Maybe your toddler doesn't turn around when you call their name. Or your preschooler gets really upset if their bedtime routine changes. If you've started noticing things like this and wondering if your child might be autistic, take a breath. What should you do first if you notice possible signs of autism?

Action Behavior Centers' ebook, "Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy: A Caregiver's Guide to Autism Treatment," will walk you through everything you need to know so you can feel confident about your next steps.

Raising a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) means building a team. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy may be at the center of your child's support, but many autistic children also benefit from speech therapy, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, or physical therapy alongside it.

If something about your child's development feels a little different, you're probably paying close attention. Listen to that instinct. Knowing what early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers may look like can help you decide when to talk with your pediatrician and what steps to take next.

If you've recently been told your child may be autistic, or if you've been navigating the diagnostic process for a while now, you've probably heard about applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. But do you need a referral before your child can begin ABA therapy?

Positive reinforcement is one of the most important applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy strategies used to help children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) build functional skills for everyday life. When reinforcement is thoughtful, individualized, and connected to what a child actually finds meaningful, real skills begin to stick!

Finding reliable information about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can feel overwhelming, especially when you're in the middle of navigating a new diagnosis or looking for the best support for your child. There's a lot out there, and not all of it is created equal.

This past Saturday, Action Behavior Centers (ABC) opened the doors of its newest autism therapy center at 201 Gibraltar Road, and the warmth families, neighbors, and partners brought to the day made it one we won't forget. The event marked a meaningful expansion of ABC's presence in Pennsylvania and a new option for families in the Horsham area looking for evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for their autistic child.