Pillars Behavioral Health Blog

If you’re reading this while sitting in your car for five extra minutes of silence, or if you’ve just wiped away tears before walking back into the living room, take a deep breath. This is for you. For the parent who loves deeply and still feels completely worn out. For the parent who is carrying… Read more »

If you’ve recently received an autism diagnosis for your child, your head might be spinning. Between the doctors' appointments, the paperwork, and the new terminology, it’s a lot to take in. One of the first questions parents usually ask us is, "How many hours of therapy does my child actually need?" We get it. It’s… Read more »

If you have ever sat across from your child, watching them try to tell you something with their eyes, their hands, or even their frustration, you know that communication is so much more than just the words we speak. It is the bridge between two people. Every child is uniquely created by God with purpose… Read more »

We asked our team what they love most about working with our kids, and here is what they shared… The responses were thoughtful, honest, and full of heart. Again and again, our team came back to the same truth: this work is not about fixing children or reducing them to a diagnosis. It is about… Read more »

"Why did we leave our ABA provider?" It is a question we hear more often than you might think. Usually, it’s whispered with a mix of guilt, frustration, and a little bit of hope that things could be different somewhere else. If you have found yourself asking this, or if you’re currently sitting in that… Read more »

We believe every child is created intentionally, with purpose, value, and dignity. That includes children with autism and developmental disabilities. If you are a parent or caregiver navigating an autism diagnosis, you have likely heard a lot of talk about "deficits." You’ve probably seen reports filled with graphs showing where your child "falls behind" or… Read more »

At Pillars Behavioral Health, we know that the journey following an autism diagnosis or a recommendation for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy can feel like a whirlwind. There are so many emotions to process, appointments to keep, and new terms to learn. Amidst all of this, one of the biggest weights on a parent’s shoulders… Read more »

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve had one of those days. You know the ones, the days where it feels like you’ve said the word “No” approximately four thousand times before noon. Maybe your little one is hitting, throwing toys, or having a massive meltdown because the blue cup was in the… Read more »

Hey there, Pillars families! We are so excited to pull back the curtain on something we’ve been dreaming up for a long time. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that at Pillars Behavioral Health, we aren’t just about "checking boxes" or going through the motions of therapy. We believe that every… Read more »

If you’ve ever sat on the floor with your child, holding up a favorite toy and saying, “Can you say ball? Ball? B-b-ball?” only to be met with a blank stare or a frustrated turn of the head, please know this: you are not alone, and your child isn’t failing. A lot of times, as… Read more »