Autism and ABA resources from the Orchid Academy team: guides on diagnosis, IEPs, insurance, therapy hours, and everyday parenting for Washington families.
IEP sections explained, with a practical parent checklist for present levels, goals, services, accommodations, LRE, progress reports, transition, and Prior Written Notice.
Mar 21, 2025 · 9 min read
What to bring to an IEP meeting: a concerns letter, documents, a support person, goal checks you ran at home, and a plan for what happens after.
Sep 5, 2025 · 3 min read
Support English language development for autistic children with bilingual visuals, gestures, and home-language support—without asking families to abandon either language.
Sep 26, 2025 · 4 min read
A practical ABA insurance process from benefits verification through authorization, first sessions, and renewal—plus the questions to ask when a step stalls.
Nov 5, 2025 · 5 min read
How to explain autism to siblings by age, what to say after hard moments, how to include them in sessions, and how to protect time that is just theirs.
May 3, 2025 · 4 min read
Constant questions add cognitive load. How to play with your autistic child by cutting demands, sitting at their level, and letting them lead.
Mar 8, 2025 · 1 min read
Why picky eating is common in autism, and concrete steps for introducing new foods without turning dinner into a fight.
Feb 2, 2025 · 2 min read
What special education teachers need from PD: autism and behavior strategies, trauma-informed care, coaching, and the admin support that prevents burnout.
Sep 12, 2025 · 3 min read
A phase-by-phase toilet training plan for autistic children: scheduled trips, communication prompts, accident response, and how to fade support.
Feb 23, 2025 · 2 min read
Possible autism signs from toddlerhood through the teen years, how developmental monitoring differs from screening and diagnosis, and what parents can do next.
Feb 21, 2025 · 4 min read
How to tell whether your autistic child is ready for toilet training, why the diaper-to-toilet shift is hard, and what to put in place before you start.
Feb 23, 2025 · 3 min read
Practical, strengths-based social support for autistic girls at school: friendship, boundaries, group chats, recovery time, and school collaboration without forcing masking.
Feb 24, 2025 · 4 min read
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