Supporting Families, Schools, and Communities with Compassion, Innovation, and Excellence As Sunderlin continues to grow and evolve, we are proud to announce the expansion of our behavioral and developmental services  across Washington and Oregon  — including the opening of our Vancouver, WA Learning & Behavioral Center  and expanded in-home, school, and caregiver programs  in the Portland Metro area . For over a decade, Sunderlin has provided compassionate, evidence-based su

The field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has always been built on human connection, relationships with our clients, collaboration among professionals, and a shared mission to change lives through evidence-based practice. But lately, another kind of “behavior” has been spreading quietly across our professional landscape: poaching. Recently, one of our team members approached me with something that stopped me in my tracks. They had received a direct message on LinkedIn from

Building self-reliance is a journey. It’s about empowering children and teens to take charge of their lives, make decisions, and solve problems confidently. This process is especially important for those navigating Autism Spectrum and developmental challenges. When we focus on fostering independence strategies, we open doors to growth, confidence, and a brighter future. Self-reliance doesn’t happen overnight. It requires patience, guidance, and the right tools. I’ve seen firs

A Quiet Revolution in ABA Billing If you were working in applied behavior analysis during the 2019 CPT code transition, you remember the confusion. Claims were delayed, billing systems failed, and clinical operations slowed down overnight. Now, another major change is coming. And this time, most of the field doesn’t even know it yet. In September 2025, the American Medical Association’s CPT Editorial Panel approved a full revision to the adaptive behavior services code set. S

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Encouraging Schools to Allow ABA Support During the School Day As parents and caregivers, you are your child’s strongest advocates. One...