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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 »

Hey there, parents! If you’re reading this, you’ve likely already taken some of the biggest, bravest steps in your child’s journey. Navigating the world of autism support can feel like learning a whole new language while trying to fold a fitted sheet in the dark: it’s complicated, a bit messy, and sometimes you just want… Read more »

If you’ve recently received an autism diagnosis for your child, your head is probably spinning. You’ve likely spent hours on Google, scrolling through forums, and talking to doctors, only to be met with a mountain of terminology. You’ve heard about “hours per week,” “behavioral interventions,” and "strict protocols." It can all feel a little… cold…. Read more »

If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of a grocery store aisle in Texas or a quiet park in North Carolina, staring at your child while they have a full-blown meltdown, you’ve probably had one thought: “I just need this to stop.” Believe me, we get it. As parents and caregivers, our first instinct… Read more »