Children with ASD may not always be able to participate in life events in the same way as their neurotypical peers. ACES wants to ensure that each child we work with is provided the opportunity to access and experience these special life events provided ABA support from their ACES staff just as their neurotypical peers…
ACES Client Graduations – The Ultimate Goal
An ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Graduation is one of the most special and impactful successes a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their family can experience in a lifetime. ABA is never meant to be a forever treatment. Rather, BCBAs and ABA clinicians at ACES focus on treating the very specific and individualized needs…
Summer Readiness
With spring breaks coming to an end, summer is just around the corner. Although it may seem far off, now is the time to start planning and scheduling for your child to make Summer a success. Tips for Successful Summer Planning: Keep It Simple Make It a Routine Use Structure, but Allow for Free Play…
Tips for Eating a Holiday Meal: Easter, Passover and Ramadan Edition
For parents of children with autism, holiday meals can be a source of stress and anxiety. Children with autism may have difficulty with sensory processing, which can make trying new foods and eating in unfamiliar environments challenging. However, with a few tips and tricks, you can help your child enjoy a holiday meal and make…
ACES Heart Feels for the Victims of Violence
Our hearts are broken to hear of the recent unfathomable loss of precious life in the past weeks. However, the nature and scale of the impact of the events on the families, community, and our nation makes it challenging to offer words of comfort. ACES stands up for a safe community where our kids and…
Family Resource Specialists Are Here to Help!
In support of the ACES whole family approach, we want to support you and your entire family with planning and addressing the specific needs that occur at different times in your child with autism’s life. ACES Family Resource Center Specialists offer targeted resources and support information assembled with care by the ACES Parent Liaison who…