You've invested time, energy, and money into a social skills group for your child. Week after week, you drive to sessions. Your child participates. The facilitator sends positive reports. But at the playground in Peachtree City? At birthday parties in Newnan? During playdates in Tyrone? The skills disappear. You're not imagining it. And you're not […]
Parents across Fayette County, Tyrone, and Peachtree City ask us this question all the time: "Which gets results faster: having a therapist work directly with my child, or learning how to do it myself?" It's a fair question. Time matters when you're navigating autism, developmental delays, or challenging behaviors. You want to see progress. You […]
Parents throughout Fayette County: from Tyrone to Peachtree City to Fayetteville: frequently ask the same question when starting ABA therapy services: Should my child receive therapy at home or in a clinic? The answer depends on your child's individual needs, learning style, and current developmental goals. Neither naturalistic ABA therapy nor clinic-based ABA is universally […]
You're already a good parent. Let's start there. If your child's BCBA has recommended parent training or caregiver coaching, it's not because anyone thinks you don't know how to love, care for, or support your child. Parent training in ABA therapy isn't about fixing your parenting. It's about learning a specific skillset, a new way […]
You walk into the conference room. There's already a stack of papers at your seat. Six educators sit across the table. They're friendly enough, but the jargon starts flying: PLOP, FAPE, LRE: and within minutes, you're nodding along while feeling completely lost. Sound familiar? IEP meetings are overwhelming. You're not imagining it. These meetings determine […]
You've secured an autism diagnosis. You've found an ABA provider. Now comes the part that catches many Georgia families off guard: proving your child actually needs the therapy. An autism diagnosis alone won't cut it with Georgia Medicaid or private insurance. The system demands something more specific: documented proof of medical necessity. And once you've […]
If you've been hearing talk about Medicaid changes in Georgia and you're worried about your child's ABA therapy hours, you're not alone. Parents across the state are anxious. The questions keep coming: Will my child lose hours? Are they cutting coverage? What happens with reauthorization? Here's what Georgia families need to know about Medicaid ABA […]
If you're a Georgia parent raising a child with a disability, you've probably heard whispers about the Katie Beckett Waiver. Maybe another parent at therapy mentioned it. Maybe your pediatrician suggested looking into it. Or maybe you've been Googling "Georgia autism resources" at 2 AM, desperate to find financial relief. Here's the good news: the […]
Black History Month & The Conversation We Need to Have February is Black History Month: a time to celebrate contributions, honor legacy, and reflect on progress. It's also the perfect time to have an honest conversation about something our field has struggled with for far too long: diversity in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Here's the […]
Finding the right ABA therapy provider for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. And if you're searching for ABA therapy in Tyrone, Georgia, you've probably noticed there are quite a few options out there. So how do you choose? At Myers Assessment & Therapeutic Service (MATS), we believe the […]
