Real-time data is transforming early intervention by giving therapists and educators instant insights into a child’s progress. Learn how real-time tracking improves collaboration, decision-making, and developmental outcomes.

Why Evidence-Based Practices Matter School districts across the country are under increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable progress for students in special education programs. From compliance requirements to parent expectations, educators and administrators need tools and methods that are effective, scalable, and supported by research. That’s where evidence-based practices (EBPs) come in. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Student Succeeds A

This month, we're proud to shine our Community Spotlight on Kelly Bermingham, a dedicated Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who has been a driving force in the autism and neurodevelopmental community for over 30 years. Kelly’s passion for supporting both children and adults with autism goes far beyond clinical work. Throughout her career, she has devoted herself to educating and empowering others—whether through hands-on training, writing, or curriculum development. Her journe

Your SPED department lives and dies by data: daily behavior logs, therapy notes, goal benchmarks, and parent communications. Relying on pen-and-paper forms, fragmented Excel files, and scattered email threads creates bottlenecks

This month, we’re honored to highlight Rusty, an autistic adult, proud father of two autistic sons, and a passionate voice in the autism community. Rusty’s journey as an author began with a heartfelt request from his son: “Make a movie with me in it.” While a movie didn’t happen, something equally powerful did—Rusty wrote and illustrated a children’s book. That one book opened the floodgates to a creative career that has since produced over a dozen titles for children and you

Across the U.S., more students are being identified with special education needs than ever before—adding stress to school systems already working at capacity. Learn what’s behind this growing trend and how ABA Toolbox is helping districts respond with innovative, scalable tools.

May 2025 marked a significant development in the world of autism research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a new $50 million initiative aimed at investigating the genetic and environmental factors contributing to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With plans to award 10 to 25 grants—each worth up to $5 million—this effort represents one of the largest single-year investments in autism research by the NIH to date. A Dual-Focus Approach: Genetics and Environment

At ABA Toolbox, we’re proud to highlight inspiring professionals making a difference in the lives of children and families. This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Rebecca K. Fiscal, OTR/L, our August Community Spotlight. Rebecca’s journey into occupational therapy is a testament to the power of transformation and purpose. After spending 15 years as an elementary school teacher, a pivotal moment with a pediatric occupational therapist shifted her perspective on student

We’re proud to honor Missy Brown as our May Community Spotlight! Missy serves as the Head of Customer Relations & Community Engagement at CircaThera and is a passionate autism mom and advocate based in Pittsburgh, PA. With her deep dedication to the autism and neurodivergent communities, Missy is currently working on a powerful new book centered around wellness, ADHD, and autism—set to be released later this year. This upcoming resource will offer encouragement and guidance f