Key Points: Parents are central to the IEP process: Your active involvement, preparation, and communication with the school team directly impact your child’s education. Document everything and use data: Keeping
Key Points: The Maryland Autism Waiver provides children with ASD access to in-home support, respite care, and therapeutic services, bypassing traditional Medicaid income limits. Eligibility requires Maryland residency, an ASD
Key Points: Many common ABA misconceptions stem from outdated practices; today’s therapy is individualized, play-based, positive, and delivered by trained professionals, ensuring safe and effective support for individuals of all
Key Points: Non-verbal autism does not mean low intelligence: Many children understand language and have strong cognitive skills but communicate through gestures, AAC tools, or other non-verbal methods. Early intervention
Key Points: NET (Natural Environment Teaching) is a child-led, play-based ABA approach that teaches skills in real-life settings, home, school, and the community, making learning meaningful, engaging, and functional. Skills
Key Points: ABA parent coaching empowers caregivers with practical, evidence-based strategies to manage behavior, build communication, and increase independence during everyday routines. Behavior Skills Training (BST) drives success by teaching
Key Points: BIPs and FBAs Work Together: A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) identifies the “why” behind challenging behaviors, while a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) uses this data to teach positive,
Key Points: ABA therapy for teens focuses on independence, emotional regulation, and real-world readiness by addressing teen ABA goals such as life skills, social competence, and self-advocacy. Skill-building for teens
Key Points: Autism running behavior (elopement) is a safety risk driven by sensory needs, anxiety, and communication challenges, not defiance, and requires proactive prevention. GPS trackers autism tools support fast
Key Points: Autism school anxiety is often caused by sensory overload, social challenges, and unpredictable routines, which can make school feel unsafe and overwhelming. Ongoing stress can lead to refusal
With personalized, in-home support, we help children grow, learn, and achieve at their own pace. From managing challenging behaviors to building essential life skills, Steady Steps ABA works closely with your family to create lasting change.