What works, what helps, what matters

Straight talk about ABA therapy, autism, and the questions parents actually ask.

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An instructor sits at a table with a child, using a small stuffed bear to engage in play-based learning.
By Jesse McFarland April 26, 2026
Center-based ABA delivers intensive, distraction-free instruction in a dedicated clinic. Learn how to choose a quality center for your child with autism.
A group of eight smiling children pose outdoors in a sunny field, some with arms around each other.
By Jesse McFarland April 26, 2026
There is no hard age limit for ABA therapy. Learn how ABA adapts from early childhood through adolescence and adulthood and how to decide if ABA is right at any age.
A happy child holding a dandelion in front of a playground, with The Treetop Therapy logo in the bottom corner.
By Jesse McFarland April 26, 2026
ABA therapy can significantly help high-functioning autistic children with anxiety, social skills deficits, executive dysfunction, and rigid thinking.
A person wearing a white shirt with green star patterns sits at a desk typing on a laptop in a bright room.
By Jesse McFarland April 24, 2026
Virtual ABA therapy is effective for many goals and children, with research showing outcomes comparable to in-person for communication and behavior goals.
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By Jesse McFarland April 22, 2026
Medicaid covers ABA therapy in all 50 states through the federal EPSDT mandate. Learn your rights, how to appeal denials, and how to access full coverage.
A child sitting on a rug playing with a colorful bead maze toy while a person sits nearby in a bright, modern room.
By Jesse McFarland April 20, 2026
Intensive ABA therapy means 25 to 40 hours per week of behavioral instruction. Learn how to decide if intensive ABA fits your child and family.
A smiling person holds a colorful LEGO flower arrangement in a white bowl, with vases of real flowers in the background.
By Jesse McFarland April 17, 2026
Explore ESDM, Floortime, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and parent coaching. Learn which approaches fit different needs and how to combine them.
A young person in a beige hoodie sits at a table with an open book, holding a green device, with a couch in the background.
By Jesse McFarland April 15, 2026
ABA therapy is effective for teenagers when adapted to adolescent priorities. Learn how goals shift and what research says about ABA outcomes after age 12.
A teacher and a student sitting at a small table together, engaged in an activity in a brightly lit, organized classroom.
By Jesse McFarland April 13, 2026
Learn the 6-step handoff process, what protections you are entitled to, and a practical checklist to minimize regression during a therapist transition.
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