Your child's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis may come with a folder of paperwork, a few referrals, and plenty of unfamiliar terms. Many families leave that appointment with one question on repeat: What do we do now?

2025 research from the Action Institute for Outcomes Research (AIoR), ABC's research arm led by Executive Director Dr. Linda LeBlanc, shows why the classroom transition matters.

Learn how autism testing and diagnosis work for children in Houston, including screening options and what parents can expect from the process.

Learn about treatment for autism in toddlers, early intervention options, ABA therapy, diagnostic support, and how ABC can help your family get started.

Learn how ABA therapy insurance coverage works in Denver, including private insurance, Health First Colorado, costs, and how ABC helps verify benefits.

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!