Feeling overwhelmed after an autism diagnosis or concerned about your child's development? You are not alone! In this powerful episode, we sit down with the incredible team from ABA Alliance to demystify early intervention and share some truly exciting news. We're diving deep into what ABA therapy really is, the crucial first steps for parents, and how a family-centered approach creates amazing success stories. Get ready to feel empowered, hopeful, and inspired by a mission to change lives!

✨ KEYPOINTS ✨ 0:00 - Welcome to Raising Innovators! 0:24 - Meet the Experts from ABA Alliance 1:02 - What is the mission of the ABA Alliance? 1:40 - A Parent's Journey: The First Steps in Early Intervention 3:20 - The "ABA 101" Program for Newly Diagnosed Families 4:30 - The Life-Changing Benefits of Starting Therapy Early 7:10 - The Power of a Family "Alliance" in Therapy 7:40 - What is ABA Therapy? A Play-Based Approach to Success 9:10 - Supporting the Parents: The Critical Role of Mental Health 10:50 - Practical Parent Training for Real-World Challenges 12:45 - Other Essential Services: Integrating Speech Therapy 13:30 - Why Are More Children Needing Support Today? 15:30 - The Ultimate Goal: Helping Your Child Thrive Independently 18:00 - Early Signs & Developmental Markers to Watch For 20:55 - HUGE NEWS: Introducing the "Alliance for Autism" Non-Profit! 22:00 - Final Thoughts & How to Connect

🎙️ Today’s Special Guests We are excited to welcome two incredible advocates, Rocky Tarantello and Monica Quinones, who are the driving force behind the newly launched Alliance for Autism. As the nonprofit wing of ABA Alliance Therapy, their mission is to ensure every child gets the support they deserve.

❤️ About Alliance for Autism Alliance for Autism is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help low-income families with children on the autism spectrum gain access to the therapy services they need. They believe early intervention is key and are committed to delivering high-quality, child-first behavioral therapy in a compassionate and supportive environment. A full 100% of donations go directly to funding therapy services for families in need.

About Raising Innovators: The Raising Innovators podcast, hosted by Marnie Forestieri, is dedicated to helping parents and educators equip children with the skills, attitudes, and values they need to succeed in the 21st century.

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