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ABA Therapy Blog & Resources

Welcome to the Empower ABA blog — your go-to source for ABA therapy resources and insights for parents of children with autism.
Here you’ll find expert guidance, practical tips, and evidence-based strategies on applied behavior analysis, behavior challenges, in-home and center-based ABA, and family support topics to help your child thrive.

24 Sep

How Long Is the Wait for ABA Therapy in New York, and What to Do in the Meantime

Key points: The ABA therapy waitlist in New York often runs from a few months to close to a year, depending on location. A shortage of certified behavior analysts, not lack of interes

17 Sep

ABA therapy in Norfolk VA: What Families in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Newport News Should Know

Key points: ABA therapy in Norfolk, VA, and across Hampton Roads is available through TRICARE, Medicaid, and private insurance. Military families move often, and local providers are u

11 Sep

In-Home ABA Therapy in New York: What Families Can Expect

Key points: In-home ABA therapy in New York brings a trained therapist into your daily routine instead of a clinic waiting room. Sessions target real skills in real places, like mealt

4 Sep

Does Medicaid Cover ABA Therapy in New Jersey? A Complete Guide for Families

Key points: NJ FamilyCare covers Medicaid ABA therapy in New Jersey for kids under 21 with a confirmed autism diagnosis. Your child needs an ASD evaluation and a treatment plan from a

25 Aug

Service Dogs for Autism: How Trained Dogs Support Children with ASD

Key points: A trained dog can support safety, calm, and independence, but the right fit depends on your child’s specific needs. Service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support ani

11 Aug

Switching ABA Therapy Providers Without Losing the Progress You Have Already Made

Key points: A calm, planned handoff between providers protects your child’s goals better than staying somewhere that is not working. Records, current data, and a clear overlap windo

4 Aug

ABA Therapy in Group Homes: What Families in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia Should Know

Key points: Group homes pair round-the-clock supervision with structured routines, so your child keeps building skills outside the family home. Staff training and BCBA oversight vary

28 Jul

School-based ABA Therapy in New Jersey and Virginia: How It Works

Key Points: Learn how school-based ABA therapy in New Jersey actually works, from the first written request through classroom support. See how ABA therapy in schools in Virginia compa

22 Jul

BCBA vs RBT: Understanding Who’s on Your Child’s ABA Therapy Team

Key Points Learn the real difference in the BCBA vs RBT debate, and how each role shapes your child’s day-to-day therapy. Find out what a BCBA does behind the scenes, and what an RB