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    February 10, 2025

    Your 5 Common Questions About Stimming — Answered

    Navigating the holiday season can often feel more stressful than peaceful. Families are busy shopping, going to holiday events, and visiting friends and family members between normal daily obligations like work and school. Throw in other holiday traditions like visiting Santa, holiday train rides, and seeing Christmas lights, and the season is packed with potential triggers for children with autism. Not to mention, the hustle and bustle of the season can throw off a child’s everyday schedule, which is important for children with autism to maintain.  As a parent of a child with autism, you can make special memories while still keeping your child comfortable with these tangible tips and methods. Read More



    December 23, 2024

    Acorn Health’s 2024 Year in Review: Growth, Achievements, and a Bright Future Ahead

    Over the last four years, Acorn Health has been focused on helping children with autism live more meaningful lives and achieve their greatest potential. We are proud to offer hope to families when they are seeking solutions to help their children with autism, and in 2022, we’ve grown exponentially — making it possible to help more families than ever before. Acorn Health is growing in many ways, specifically by expanding our geographic footprint and also by hiring and nurturing our passionate team members. Read More



    December 11, 2024

    Acorn Health Expands ABA Therapy Access with 3 New Locations in Michigan

    Building supportive, inclusive communities begins with providing families access to the resources they need. As awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder continues to grow, so does the importance of making high-quality applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy  readily available to families everywhere. Meeting the Growing… Read More



    December 9, 2024

    15 Tips for Helping Children with Autism Through the Holidays

    Navigating the holiday season can often feel more stressful than peaceful. Families are busy shopping, going to holiday events, and visiting friends and family members between normal daily obligations like work and school. Throw in other holiday traditions like visiting Santa, holiday train rides, and seeing Christmas lights, and the season is packed with potential triggers for children with autism. Not to mention, the hustle and bustle of the season can throw off a child’s everyday schedule, which is important for children with autism to maintain.  As a parent of a child with autism, you can make special memories while still keeping your child comfortable with these tangible tips and methods. Read More



    November 14, 2024

    10 Tips to Help You & Your Child with Autism Enjoy Thanksgiving

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but even with all the enjoyable holiday festivities to look forward to, for many families, it also means navigating all that comes with the holidays that can be overwhelming for a child with autism. Considering all the new aspects involved… Read More



    October 15, 2024

    Making Dentist Visits Easier for Children with Autism

    Whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, for both adults and children alike, dentist visits can trigger a range of emotions—including anxiety, fear, and even dread. While some people may look forward to the familiar routine of a cleaning and a chat with their local dentist, for many, the sensory overload… Read More



    August 26, 2024

    Empowering Parents: Essential Tips for Teaching Kids about Autism and Disabilities

    All children are prone to moments of drawing unwarranted attention in public. But for kids with autism, their behaviors can sometimes spark curiosity from others, leaving parents or caregivers scrambling for the right words to communicate about what’s happening in escalated situations. At Acorn Health, we aim to… Read More



    July 30, 2024

    In Their Own Words – Acorn Health Employee Spotlight on Kelti Owens, Regional Director of Operations

    At Acorn Health, teamwork is a key clinical tenant that is at the core of who we are and what we do. Our employees work hand-in-hand with one another and with other clinicians and educators to provide our learners will a collaborative and enriching learning experience that helps… Read More



    July 9, 2024

    In Their Own Words – Acorn Health Employee Spotlight on Intake Coordinator Jessica Olsen

    When parents are navigating the process of finding ABA therapy for their child, it can at times feel lonely and overwhelming. What helps during those moments is when you find someone along that journey that says, “I know how you are feeling. I can help.” That… Read More



    June 19, 2024

    ABA Techniques for Tantrums

    Almost every parent has been on the receiving end of a frustrated child who proceeds to throw a tantrum. The flailing arms, screaming, yelling, and other behaviors can be hard for a parent to handle, especially in public settings. However, whether a child is neurotypical or has been… Read More



    April 24, 2024

    Summer Fun Awaits: How to Choose the Best Summer Camps for Your Child with Autism

    This time of year many parents are researching and planning summer camps for their children. That process is time-consuming, and it can be challenging to know which camps are right for your child. There are so many different types of summer camps – specialized camps for children with… Read More



    January 16, 2024

    In Their Own Words: Employee Spotlight on Regional Director of Clinical Care Bailey Chapman, MA, BCBA, MI-LBA

    At Acorn Health, there are many knowledgeable and passionate members of our team who serve in different roles that all make a tremendous impact on our clients and their families.This series of blog posts introduces you to some of those special team members.  Today, we… Read More



    December 21, 2023

    Acorn Health’s Transformative Journey: A Year of Innovation and Impact

    Over the last four years, Acorn Health has been focused on helping children with autism live more meaningful lives and achieve their greatest potential. We are proud to offer hope to families when they are seeking solutions to help their children with autism, and in 2022, we’ve grown exponentially — making it possible to help more families than ever before. Acorn Health is growing in many ways, specifically by expanding our geographic footprint and also by hiring and nurturing our passionate team members. Read More



    December 1, 2023

    Commemorating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    On December 3 every year, the United Nations recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which is a global day of observance that began in 1992. This awareness day calls for better understanding of disability issues as well as acceptance,… Read More



    October 9, 2023

    Universal Protocol Systems of Interaction in ABA Therapy: Creating a Unified, Dignified ABA Therapy Experience

    Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy continues to evolve as researchers and scientists learn information about the practice of ABA therapy and about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in general. Over time, leaders in the field have continuously improved to apply the principles of ABA therapy using more… Read More


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