Autism resources for parents

Plain-language articles, age-by-age guides, screening checklists, insurance walkthroughs, and vetted local BCBAs. Written with clinicians, made for parents and guardians of autistic children, ages 0 to 21.

Matched in under 24 hoursvs. 5–7 month industry waitlists
100+ insurance plansAetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, Medicaid

Screening for Autism I think my kid has autism, what do I do?

Early SignsDiagnosis ProcessAfter DiagnosisInclusive LanguageView All Articles →

Getting Therapy My kid has a diagnosis, what do I do?

Choosing a BCBATherapy TypesFirst SessionsLocal ProvidersView All Articles →

Grants & Finances I want therapy, but I can't afford it.

MedicaidInsuranceGrantsCost GuidesView All Articles →

ABA Therapy I'm starting therapy, what should I know?

BasicsComparisonsBy AgeActivitiesView All Articles →

Parent Strategies I want to better support my kid, what tips/tricks should I know?

SensoryMeltdownsDaily RoutinesSelf-CareView All Articles →

Community Resources I'm navigating school and community resources, what do I do?

IEPs & 504 PlansLocal GuidesSchoolsHCS ProgramsView All Articles →
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Autism support in your city

State: Texas
Texas

Active across Texas

BCBAs across Texas, plus Medicaid Buy-In coverage, MDCP and CLASS waivers, and PDSES grant support.

12+
Cities
100+
BCBAs
8
Plans
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Colorado

Active across Colorado

BCBAs across Colorado with Medicaid CFC and IHSS payment program support, autism waiver navigation, and same-week assessments.

8+
Cities
60+
BCBAs
6
Plans
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North Carolina

Active across North Carolina

BCBAs across the Charlotte, Raleigh, and Triangle metros, with NC Medicaid support and Innovations Waiver navigation.

6+
Cities
40+
BCBAs
5
Plans
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Hawaii

Active across Hawaii

BCBAs across Oʻahu and the neighbor islands, with QUEST Medicaid coverage, telehealth-eligible providers, and DOE IEP advocacy.

4+
Cities
20+
BCBAs
4
Plans
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The right BCBA this week

Most ABA waitlists run 5 to 7 months. Alpaca families are matched in under 24 hours, with a vetted local BCBA who accepts your insurance and actually listens to your child.

<24 hrs
Average match time
100+
Insurance plans accepted
97%
Of families would recommend
0–21
Every stage of childhood