Halloween is full of bright costumes, spooky sounds, and sweet treats. For many families, it's one of the most exciting nights of the year. But for some children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it can also feel loud, busy, and hard to predict.

Your child's autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis may come with a folder of paperwork, a few referrals, and plenty of unfamiliar terms. Many families leave that appointment with one question on repeat: What do we do now?

2025 research from the Action Institute for Outcomes Research (AIoR), ABC's research arm led by Executive Director Dr. Linda LeBlanc, shows why the classroom transition matters.

Learn how autism testing and diagnosis work for children in Houston, including screening options and what parents can expect from the process.

Learn about treatment for autism in toddlers, early intervention options, ABA therapy, diagnostic support, and how ABC can help your family get started.

Learn how ABA therapy insurance coverage works in Denver, including private insurance, Health First Colorado, costs, and how ABC helps verify benefits.

In August, ABC’s Family Advocacy team welcomed legislative staff to its center in Clayton, North Carolina, working alongside policymakers to support equitable funding and keep ABA therapy available without disruption.

This summer, ABC’s Family Advocacy team welcomed legislative staff to its Mueller ABA Center in Austin, working alongside policymakers to support equitable funding and keep ABA therapy available without disruption.

Action Behavior Centers is taking an active role in state and federal advocacy efforts to protect and expand access to autism services nationwide. 

ABC Academy is a continuation-of-care ABA treatment model for children ages 5 to 12. It was created to bridge the gap between early intervention and school by providing ongoing support for children enrolled in school part-time or full-time. Since its launch, ABC Academy has grown rapidly to meet the needs of families across the West and Southwest.

After an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, a lot of parents ask the same question: what do I do now? Once the evaluation is over and the results are in, the next steps can feel unclear.

Deciding to pursue autism testing for a child is a big step, and it often comes with a lot of questions. What does an autism evaluation in Chicago actually involve? How long does it take? What happens next if your child receives a diagnosis?