We recently spent time at the Idaho Prevention and Support Conference in Sun Valley , and one topic kept coming up over and over again: Devices.Social media.Screen time. Parents are worried.Schools are trying to figure it out.And most of the advice sounds the same: “Limit it.”“Take it away.”“Set boundaries.” And yes… those things matter. But there’s one part of the conversation that’s getting missed. What happens after the screen goes off? The Moment No One Prepares You For A lot of parents...

There are about 187,000 RBTs in the U.S. Most of them will leave their job within a year (103% Turnover in 2024 on average!) Not eventually. Within a year. And you can feel it. A child finally gets comfortable with someone.They start responding.Things get a little easier at home. Then that person leaves. Now it’s a new face.New voice.New dynamic. And everything slows down again. We hear the same thing from families: “It was going so well… and now we’re backtracking.” That’s not because ABA...

When we first started designing social skills programs, we quickly realized how crucial it is to blend structure with warmth. Social development curricula are not just lesson plans; they are lifelines for children and teens navigating Autism Spectrum and developmental challenges. These programs help build bridges to better communication, stronger relationships, and greater independence. Today, I want to share practical insights on creating social skills programs that truly make a difference....