Tag: ABA

  • New Year…New Region!

    Submitted by: Stacey Francesconi, BCBA There are big things happening for Reaching Milestones in 2017! Already an established agency in the Southern Region (Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina), Reaching Milestones strives to bring high quality ABA services to families in need. In the new year we are broadening our services to cover a new region:…

  • Accepting “No”

    Submitted by: Lara Lanza, M.Ed., BCBA You’re a mom of two children, trying to fit all of your daily necessities into a 24-hour day; seems impossible with two kiddos! Of course all of their “behaviors” emerge when you are trying to get “me” stuff done. On top of trying to get your “me” necessities completed,…

  • “Be the Change” – VERY EXCITING UPDATE!

    Submitted by: Beth Vaughan The ABA community received great news last week! The NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Report included the directive for TRICARE to roll back ABA reimbursement rates to their level on March 31, 2016 upon the date of enactment of the NDAA Conference Report (when the President signs the Bill into law)…

  • Be the Change!

    Missy & Jamie Head to the Hill Submitted by: Beth Vaughan Our very own Jamie Redding (Senior Vice President) and Missy Rolison (Vice President of Operations) for Reaching Milestones recently took a trip to Washington, DC last week to meet with members of the United States Congress. The mission of the trip was an extremely…

  • High School is Almost Over; What Else Can ABA Do?

    Submitted By: Katy Hudson While it may be seem that ABA is primarily for younger children, or those who are still in school, ABA can also assist with transitions into adulthood. There are many new changes that occur when transitioning from high school to independent living or to college. ABA can assist with teaching how…

  • How Does ABA Therapy Help Children Autism

    Autism is a type of disorder that affects up to one out of every 88 children born in the United States. Doctors generally refer to the autism spectrum, which refers to the symptoms of autism. Children with autism might have problems forming relationships with others, show difficulty when it comes to basic tasks, be particularly…