The Financial Side of an Autism Diagnosis: What Families Should Know

• By: Ashley Romero Diaz, PhD, BCBA-D ABA Centers of America
• September 25th, 2026
• ABA therapy, diagnosis, family support, financial planning, insurance coverage, Medicaid, out-of-pocket costs, services
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Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child may bring an overwhelming amount of new information. Families quickly find themselves learning about therapeutic recommendations such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and additional medical care. ABA, for...

Financial Mistakes Parents of Children With Autism Should Avoid

• By: Jasmin Sanchez, MS, BCBA
• September 25th, 2026
• ABA therapy, ABLE accounts, autism financial planning, autism services, insurance coverage, Medicaid waivers, provider selection, special needs trust
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The financial side of an autism diagnosis often catches parents off guard just as much as the clinical side. Here are six mistakes to avoid. Clinical directors and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts sit across the table from families every week during intake meetings, treatment plan reviews, and...

Comprehensive Programming to Support Children with Developmental Disabilities and Significant Medical Conditions in a School Setting

• By: Ellen D’Amato, PhD Carla Johnson, MS, BCBA Howard Savin, PhD First Children Services
• April 1st, 2018
• ABA therapy, interdisciplinary team, professional training, service delivery, spring 2018 issue
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Supporting children with autism or other developmental disabilities and significant co-occurring medical conditions presents substantial challenges to teachers, parents and all involved caretakers. This article presents an overview of the interdisciplinary model and a representative case study...