A comprehensive, Omaha-specific guide created by Radical Minds for families of children ages 1–6 navigating developmental services in Douglas & Sarpy Counties 💙 So You Got a Diagnosis Hearing that your child has autism or another developmental diagnosis can feel overwhelming. You may feel shock, relief, confusion, or even grief — sometimes all at once…. Read more »
Selecting an ABA provider is a deeply personal decision with far-reaching implications for your child’s development. In recent years, private equity firms have increasingly entered the ABA market, creating large, out-of-state companies with locations in multiple states. While these providers may expand access to care, their business models can pose challenges for families seeking high-quality,… Read more »
When families start ABA, they usually picture clear milestones: first words, new skills, dramatic changes. Sometimes those things happen quickly. More often, progress arrives quietly — in tiny moments that only parents notice. Maybe your child looked toward you when you said their name. Maybe they tried a new food after months of refusal. Maybe… Read more »
The future of ABA is being decided right now — not in corporate boardrooms or legislative chambers, but in the signatures of the people who approve a child’s care. This letter is to those clinicians. And to every parent reading: you deserve to know how those decisions are made. I began raising these concerns last… Read more »
To the families, providers, and leaders who care about Nebraska’s children: Over the years, I’ve sat across from hundreds of families navigating an autism diagnosis. Some were hopeful. Some overwhelmed. Many unsure where to begin. But almost all believed the system would guide them—to care that was ethical, personal, and truly helpful. That trust has… Read more »
What Is ABA Therapy? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a science that studies how behavior is learned and how it changes over time. In clinical settings, it means using structured strategies to teach communication, self-care, social skills, and reduce dangerous or disruptive behaviors. ABA is highly individualized, data-driven, and goal-oriented — but the way it’s… Read more »
You suspect your child may be on the autism spectrum. You’ve talked to your pediatrician, filled out the paperwork, and now… you wait. Waitlists for autism evaluations can stretch from months to over a year, and in that time, many parents are left wondering: “Should I be doing something? Am I missing my window to… Read more »
