Discover what ABA graduation means at ACES and how personalized goals, caregiver support, and meaningful progress help children with autism build independence and thrive beyond therapy.

Learn about ABA therapy costs, insurance coverage, and financial responsibility. ACES helps families navigate the insurance process.

Learn about autism screening tools, what happens during screening, how to understand the results, and next steps if a screening indicates signs of autism.

Is your child's speech delay autism? Learn key differences, red flags to watch for, and when to seek evaluation.

Learn what ABA therapists do, their qualifications, and how to identify quality providers. Expert guide to the ABA therapy team.

Evidence-based research on ABA effectiveness, real outcomes, honest answers about benefits, and addressing the controversy.

Help your child with autism enjoy a safe, sensory-friendly 4th of July with tips for fireworks, schedules, calming activities, and safety planning.

Caregiver training makes a difference. Learn how ACES’ Caregiver Collaboration Network helps families feel more supported and children with autism make greater progress.

Explore careers in ABA therapy with ACES North Carolina and hear why our team loves the growth, support, collaboration, and impact of working here.

Help make the holidays more enjoyable for children with autism with sensory-friendly tips, flexible routines, comfort items, and simple ways to prepare for gatherings.

Help make Halloween more comfortable for children with autism with tips for costumes, food safety, trick-or-treat routes, sensory needs, and family-friendly alternatives.

Help prepare for the school year with tips for meeting your child’s teacher, reviewing IEP goals, asking questions, tracking progress, and building a strong support team.

Find autism-friendly summer activities your family can enjoy, from sensory-friendly outings and treasure hunts to day camping, summer camp, and at-home projects.

Help your child make the most of school breaks with Seasonal G.A.M.E.S., a clinic-based ABA program focused on social, communication, and adaptive skills.

Learn how ABA therapy works, including positive reinforcement, ABCs, individualized treatment plans, and how ABA can support children with autism.

Celebrate Father’s Day with ACES as we honor dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures for their love, support, and dedication.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with ACES as we honor moms and share simple printable activities children can create with support from their behavior interventionist.

Discover the top qualities of great Behavioral Technicians, including professionalism, empathy, cultural competence, patience, and curiosity.

Learn examples of ABA therapy, including PECS, positive reinforcement, modeling, and discrete trial instruction, and how ABA can help children with autism build new skills.

Learn what to expect from ABA therapy at ACES, including personalized care, parent involvement, therapy hours, and support across clinics, homes, and schools.

Help your child with autism feel ready for back-to-school with tips for routines, social stories, school transitions, and building confidence before the first day.

Learn how humor can support social communication for individuals with autism, including tips for teaching jokes, idioms, timing, and understanding feedback.

Celebrate an inclusive Hanukkah with autism-friendly tips for traditions, social stories, sensory needs, safety, and creating meaningful family moments.

Learn about ACES’ leadership transition as founder Kristin Farmer becomes Chairwoman and Lisa Dawe steps into the CEO role to continue advancing high-quality autism care.

Help protect children with autism from bullying with tips for recognizing warning signs, supporting communication, working with schools, and promoting inclusion.