Sensory Processing and Autism: How ABA Therapy Addresses Sensory Challenges
At a Glance Between 69% and 93% of autistic children experience sensory processing differences — it’s one of the most common features of autism Sensory differences take three forms: over-responsivity (too much), under-responsivity (too little), and sensory-seeking Without support, sensory challenges tend to stay stable over time — they don’t resolve on their own ABA […]
ABA Therapy for Older Children and Tweens (Ages 8–12): What to Expect
At a Glance ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis — is effective for children ages 8–12, not just toddlers Goals shift at this age: social skills, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and academic independence become the focus Older children participate more actively in goal-setting, making therapy more collaborative and motivating A “late start” doesn’t mean catching up — […]
How to Talk to Your Child’s School About Starting ABA Therapy
You finally have a plan. Your child is starting ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis — therapy, and you feel the quiet relief of having a direction. And then a new question surfaces: Does the school need to know about this? And if so, what do I even say? Telling school about ABA therapy is one […]
ABA Therapy and Anxiety in Autistic Children: What Parents Can Do
You noticed something was wrong before anyone gave it a name. Maybe your child melts down every time the routine shifts. Maybe they refuse to enter certain rooms, certain stores, or certain situations — and no amount of reassurance seems to help. Maybe they’ve been diagnosed with autism, and you’ve been told the behavior is […]
ABA Therapy Results: What Progress Should You Expect — and When?
One of the most common questions families ask before starting ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis — therapy is also one of the most reasonable ones: How long until I see something change? It’s not impatience. It’s love. You’ve done the research, navigated the evaluation process, and made the decision to move forward. Now you need […]
What Is The Anchor? 1:1 Behavioral Coaching for Parents Who Need More Than a Group Course
Some situations don’t fit a group course. Not because you’re doing anything wrong — but because what you’re navigating is too specific, too complex, or too urgent for a general curriculum to address. You don’t need a framework. You need a BCBA sitting across from you, looking at your child’s behavior, with your family’s specific […]
What Is the Luna Parent Lab? A Group Training Course That Turns Parents into Expert Therapists
Most parents of autistic children learn about ABA therapy and immediately wonder: what am I supposed to do between sessions? The answer, if you’re working with Luna Family Autism, is that the sessions are built around you. The Luna Parent Lab is an 8-week group training course designed by board-certified behavior analysts — BCBAs — […]
Does Insurance Cover ABA Therapy? A Parent’s Guide to Medicaid, Commercial Insurance, and What Luna Accepts
At a Glance Yes — most insurance plans, including Medicaid and commercial insurance, now cover ABA therapy for autism All 50 states have commercial insurance mandates requiring ABA coverage for ASD Medicaid covers ABA in Texas (since 2022) and Illinois (since 2023) — most families pay $0 Federal law (MHPAEA) prevents insurers from placing more […]
ABA Therapy and the IEP: How to Make School and Home Therapy Work Together
At a Glance Your child’s IEP and their ABA therapy program work best when the goals align — but this rarely happens automatically. Your BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) can attend IEP meetings, share behavioral data, and help shape goals that carry over between home and school. IDEA — the federal special education law — […]
Autism and Social Skills: How ABA Therapy Helps Children Connect
At a Glance Social communication challenges are a core feature of autism — not a character trait, and not permanent ABA — Applied Behavior Analysis — is one of the most researched approaches for teaching social skills to autistic children Skills learned in the home environment generalize more naturally than skills taught in a clinic […]