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The School of Hope, COLORS, and ABA: How Fayetteville’s Autism Support System Actually Fits Together

One of the biggest misconceptions parents have after a diagnosis is this: “Do I choose school, therapy, or early intervention?” But in Fayetteville, these supports...

Can ABA Help with Sensory Issues? Evidence-Based Approaches Explained

Daily environments include sounds, textures, lights, and movement. These sensory inputs are processed automatically by the nervous system. For many autistic individuals,...

What Is a Behavior Altering Effect in ABA? A Clear Guide to Behavioral Change

Behavior does not only depend on what happens in the moment. It is also shaped by past experiences. The way a person behaves today is often influenced by what happened...

Autism and ADHD Symptoms in Adults: How They Overlap and Differ

Daily life requires attention, communication, planning, and social interaction. For some adults, differences in these areas may be linked to neurodevelopmental...

ABA Therapy for Teens vs Toddlers: What Changes With Age?

ABA Therapy for Teens vs Toddlers ABA Therapy for teens vs toddlers is different because age changes the goals, teaching style, and daily routines involved. For...

Elopement in Autism: Why It Happens and How ABA Therapy Helps

Safety concerns are a major challenge for many families raising children on the autism spectrum. One behavior that often creates risk is wandering away from a safe area....

Training Kids with Autism to Sleep Alone: Evidence-Based Strategies for Parents

Sleep routines can be challenging for many children on the autism spectrum. Studies show that sleep difficulties are common among autistic children, including delayed...

What Are the 4 Stages of Learning in ABA? A Clear Guide for Parents

Learning a new skill rarely happens all at once. In Applied Behavior Analysis, skill development usually follows a structured process that moves from first exposure to...

Fading ABA Therapy Examples: Teaching Skills Without Long-Term Prompts

Learning a new skill often begins with help. A therapist might guide a child’s hand, give a verbal cue, or model the correct behavior. Over time, that help is gradually...

Dr. Naomi Reyes

PsyD, BCBA-D

Naomi has worked in autism care since 2008 and centers her work on the diagnostic process — the part of the journey that often feels most overwhelming for families…
Marcus Bell

MS, BCBA

Marcus has spent most of his career in early intervention, working with toddlers and preschoolers during the developmental window where ABA makes the biggest difference…
Priya Anand

MS, CCC-SLP

Priya is a licensed speech-language pathologist with more than 12 years supporting autistic children and adolescents across schools, clinics, and home settings…
Jordan Whitfield

M.Ed., BCBA

Jordan’s work focuses on the part of the lifespan that often gets the least attention: adolescents preparing for adulthood and adults diagnosed later in life…

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Dr. Naomi Reyes

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