The House of Hearts journal.
Stories, clinical insights, and reflections from our team and the families we work with.
Early Signs of Autism by Age: What to Look For (and What to Do Next)
Some signs of autism can appear before a child's first birthday. Here is what to look for by age — and the single most important thing to do if something feels off.
Does Insurance Cover ABA Therapy? What Families in Florida, Colorado, Maryland & California Should Know
Short answer: yes. ABA therapy is covered by most major insurance plans and Medicaid in every state we serve. Here is how coverage actually works — and what we handle for you.
What Makes House of Hearts ABA Different: A Premium ABA Provider Built on Clinical Excellence, Exceptional Staff, and Families Who Come First
House of Hearts ABA was not built to be average. Here is what premium ABA care actually looks like in practice — from how we invest in our clinicians to how we partner with the families who trust us.
House of Hearts ABA Now Serves Families Across California — Premium ABA Therapy From San Diego to Sacramento With No Waitlist
House of Hearts ABA is now serving families across the entire state of California — San Diego to Sacramento, no waitlist, accepted insurance, and the same premium standard of care that defines everything we do.
the first time he said our names back
Fourteen months. One Tuesday morning. The kind of moment that makes everything that came before feel small.
From a six-month waitlist to a first session in nine days — Sarah's story from Denver.
Sarah had been told she would wait six months for her son to start ABA. Then she found us. Here is what those nine days looked like, from her first call to her first session.
What we mean when we say 'low caseload' and why it matters for your child.
Every ABA practice in the country says they have low caseloads. Almost none of them define what that means. Here is exactly what we mean when we say it, and why it changes outcomes for your child.
What it looks like when your child says their first word during a session.
The first word almost never arrives the way parents imagine it will. Here is what it actually looks like, and why we hold our breath every time.
The dad who learned ABA strategies and used them with all four of his kids.
Parent training is not just for the child in therapy. One Houston dad turned what he learned into a household operating system.
Why we hire RBTs slowly and pay them more than the market average.
Turnover is the quiet enemy of progress in ABA. Here is the hiring philosophy we built to fight it.
Generalization Is the Whole Point: How We Make Sure Skills Travel From Session to School to Home
A skill that only works in the therapy room is not really a skill yet. Here is how we make sure progress travels from session to school to home.
What an FBA actually is and why it comes before the treatment plan.
Before we write a single goal, we listen. The functional behavior assessment is where everything starts.
How Florida's Step Up For Students scholarship works for autism families.
Up to $10,000 per child per year, and most Florida families do not know they qualify. Here is how it works.
What Prior Authorizations Really Mean and Why Your Insurance Takes So Long
Verifying benefits and getting prior authorization is one of the most frustrating parts of starting ABA. Here is what is actually happening behind the scenes — and how to advocate for your child through it.
Maryland Autism Waiver vs. Maryland Medicaid — which one is faster for most families?
The waiver gets the headlines, but for most families another door opens faster. Here is the honest comparison.
Why we expanded into Texas in 2026.
Texas has one of the fastest-growing demands for ABA in the country. Here is why we said yes, and how.
Welcoming Brittany Brown as Clinical Operations Director.
Brittany joins to lead clinical operations across all three states. Here is why we are so glad she is here.
We love what we do, and we want to share all of the amazing things that happen here at House of Hearts. The questions families ask us, the conversations we have, the clinical insight from our team, the updates from across the families we serve — all in one place. Every post is reviewed by our team before it goes live, and we update regularly. Please keep an eye out for new posts.
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