What Modern ABA Actually Looks Like Today | Autism Therapy with Veronica Glickman
Biohacking Autism with Nadia Elkhatib.Show Notes
Modern ABA therapy for autism looks nothing like the rigid, table-and-clipboard version most parents picture. In this reunion episode, Nadia sits down with Veronica Glickman, a board certified behavior analyst who directed her son Jimmy's program over 15 years ago, to talk about how ABA has actually changed and what good practice looks like today. Veronica walks through what naturalistic, relationship-based ABA looks like inside a real clinic, why generalization happens faster when kids practice skills with real peers, and the three or four questions every parent should ask before choosing an ABA provider. She is candid about the red flags that signal an outdated program, the staffing crisis behind the BCBA shortage, and the Medicaid and insurance realities that shape what a child actually receives. The second half goes bigger. Veronica and Nadia talk about building communities that are ready for our kids, from first responder relationships to the family resources that help parents feel less alone. It is a practical, hopeful conversation for any parent navigating autism services. "If I had that magic wand, I would just want parents to finally exhale. To know that your kid is taken care of, and they're able to function in the world." Connect with Veronica Clinic (ABES): https://www.abesautism.com SOAR family safety resources: https://www.soarglobal.org/safety-resource-hub Connect with Biohacking Autism Website: https://www.biohackautism.com Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this one with a parent who needs it. Products and Resources Mentioned ABES (Autism Behavioral and Educational Services), Veronica's clinic: https://www.abesautism.com SOAR, family safety and resource hub (Veronica is a board member): https://www.soarglobal.org/safety-resource-hub AAC devices and PECS (picture exchange systems): communication tools discussed for nonverbal and emerging communicators AngelSense: GPS tracking device discussed for children who are at risk of elopement Home fire-safety tools: smoke-alarm desensitization and safety practices for the home Grants for assistive and safety devices: many families qualify for help covering the cost; ask your provider or local nonprofits About Veronica Glickman Veronica Glickman is a board certified behavior analyst and licensed behavior analyst who runs the ABES clinic in the Chicago suburbs. She has practiced in the field for over 20 years across New York, Connecticut, California, and Illinois. She consults for other providers on insurance denials and treatment planning, teaches continuing education on proving medical necessity, contributes regularly to HelloNation, and recently co-authored a book chapter titled "Inclusion is a Matter of Life and Death, More Than We Realize." She also serves on the board of SOAR, a nonprofit family resource hub. Medical disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical, psychological, or behavioral advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, and work with the providers who know your child, before making changes to your child's care, therapy, or health protocol. ABA is a medical service; decisions about diagnosis, treatment hours, and provider selection should be made with your clinical team.
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