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Back to School and Busy Fall Schedules: How Therapy Practices Can Prepare
School is starting! The smell of freshly sharpened pencils and the snap of new binders fill your senses – but something else is on your mind, too. Complexities of Fall…
ABA Credentialing for Providers Starting an ABA Practice
With the ongoing demand in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field comes tremendous growth of new ABA organizations. Starting up an ABA practice can be rewarding, albeit a daunting process…
Assessment and Curriculum: Interrelated but not the Same
Clearly distinguishing between assessment and curriculum is trickier than you might think. The debate remains vibrant among academics across university programs, from psychology and education to medicine (Wehrli, 2011). The assessment…
Starting Care Early: Parent Training for Families on a Wait List
If you are a part of running an ABA organization, the notion of waitlists or interest lists is all too common. You may maintain a formal waitlist where the next…
Guide to Autism Screenings, Autism Testing, and Assessments
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition that 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2023). Children with…
CEO of CentralReach, Chris Sullens Featured on Real Leaders Podcast
Our CEO, Chris Sullens joined the podcast where he shared his experience joining and leading CentralReach on its journey to become the leading software and services provider for autism and…
A Case for Tech-Based Parent Training
This is an exciting time for behavior analysts when considering the scope of digital platforms designed to support clinical work in the Autism and IDD service space. The options for…
Attrition in Special Education
Roughly 15% of public school children require special education services to support their individualized learning needs. Special education teachers are vital for the long-term success of these students. However, attrition…
Teacher Appreciation Week: Nominate a Special Educator!
Special Education teachers are like gardeners. They plant seeds that last a lifetime! Even with the ever-evolving classroom demands, they continuously show up every day to inspire and support…
Autism Assessments Need Re-evaluation
By Nissa Van Etten, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA, and Manager of Assessment and Clinical Training at CentralReach As a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) or special educator, our job is…