Pillars Behavioral Health Blog

You've probably been there before: Your child knocks over their juice cup, again. Or they're making loud noises during dinner, for the third night in a row. You turn to them and say, "Stop that!" in your most serious parent voice. They pause for a moment, and then… they do it again. And again. It's… Read more »

If you've been researching autism therapy options, you've probably come across some strong opinions about ABA therapy. Maybe you've heard stories that made you uncomfortable: rigid table work, repetitive drills, tears, and kids who looked more robotic than joyful. And honestly? Those concerns are valid. Traditional ABA hasn't always been delivered in ways that honor… Read more »

When your child runs away during clean-up time, throws their toy across the room, or melts down at the dinner table, it's easy to feel frustrated or confused. You might wonder, "Why are they doing this?" or "How do I make it stop?" But here's the thing we want you to know: every behavior is… Read more »

If you're getting ready to start ABA therapy for your child, you might be wondering what the first few weeks will actually look like. Will someone show up with flashcards and demand your child sit at a table? Will there be worksheets? Will your child even want to participate? Here's the good news: play-based ABA… Read more »

If you've been researching ABA therapy for your child, you've probably come across some pretty mixed opinions. Maybe you've heard stories about rigid, compliance-heavy approaches that left kids feeling stressed and parents feeling uneasy. Or maybe you've seen videos that made you wonder, "Is this really what's best for my child?" Here's the thing: those… Read more »

We hear you. You filled out the intake forms. You sent over your child's diagnosis. You've been waiting, and waiting, and now you're wondering: What is taking so long? If you've ever felt frustrated by the insurance approval process for ABA therapy, you're absolutely not alone. Many families come to us expecting that getting started… Read more »

We hear you. You filled out the intake forms. You sent over your child's diagnosis. You've been waiting, and waiting, and now you're wondering: What is taking so long? If you've ever felt frustrated by the insurance approval process for ABA therapy, you're absolutely not alone. Many families come to us expecting that getting started… Read more »

If you're a parent in Texas researching ABA therapy for your child, you've probably noticed there's a lot of information out there: and not all of it paints the same picture. Maybe you've read glowing success stories. Maybe you've stumbled across some criticism that gave you pause. And now you're wondering: Is in-home ABA therapy… Read more »

If you're a parent in Texas researching ABA therapy for your child, you've probably noticed there's a lot of information out there: and not all of it paints the same picture. Maybe you've read glowing success stories. Maybe you've stumbled across some criticism that gave you pause. And now you're wondering: Is in-home ABA therapy… Read more »

Hello, families! We wanted to take a moment to pull back the curtain on something that can sometimes feel a little mysterious: what your BCBA is actually doing during supervision sessions. This is an area that can sometimes feel confusing, especially when what you observe doesn't quite match what you might expect. If you've ever… Read more »