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It’s been twenty years since ACES opened its doors in 1996 to individuals and families impacted with autism and other developmental disabilities. In order to celebrate this milestone, on April 15th, ACES is partnering with The New Children’s Museum in San Diego to open the museum exclusively for ACES staff, clients, and families. ACES staff…

“Art + Autism,” is a new exhibition showcasing the talents and abilities of artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The exhibition is sponsored by the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center, UNT Art Galleries and UNT’s College of Visual Arts and Design. Curated by Sharon Hartman, Accessible Art. “To look deeper than the challenges of the…

The results are in! Is it good news or bad news? March 29, 2016, CJ’s Corner In the world of ABA, results drive the work we do. Results are everything! The question is not only “Has the client gotten better,” but “Have we improved the quality of life for the client and the family?” “Are…

A really good ABA program always begins with a supervisor asking parents what results they hope to see from their child’s program. Improved communication often tops the list, of course. However, parents can usually speak at longer lengths about the relief they seek from behavior challenges — especially public ones. Over time, the list of…

Twenty years ago ACES set out to serve individuals with autism in San Diego, California. Since that time we have grown across the western half of the United and Hawaii with more offices on the way; enabling thousands of professionals and paraprofessionals to live their passion of helping others. Our dedicated team of therapists touch…

  Writing about the passion I have felt and seen while working with ACES employees and delivering services to families, schools and working in the community does not require any “research” on my part. This is something that comes straight from the heart; as such, I would like to address this month’s theme from a…