by Sujel | Apr 9, 2025 | ABA, Integrated Services, Parent Coaching
Your child looks to you for safety, support and guidance. As their parent, you are their constant, their home. You want nothing more than to give them the best opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed. But parenting a child, especially with autism or a neurodivergent...
by Katherine | Dec 17, 2024 | ABA, Behavioral Issues, Diagnosis, Integrated Services
Becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a rewarding career in the field of Behavioral Analysis, centered on making a real, lasting difference for children and their families. At Optimal Beginnings, we understand that the impact of a BCBA goes far beyond...
by Katherine | Nov 18, 2024 | ABA, Acute Issues, Behavioral Issues, Integrated Services, Milestones, New Happenings, Parent Coaching, Preschool Alternative, Social Skills, Speech
From the moment you step through the door, you’ll feel the warmth of a space designed to make every child and family feel truly at home. Every detail in our Rockville office was carefully thought out to create an environment where children with autism can...
by Katherine | Sep 24, 2024 | Integrated Services, Parent Coaching, Preschool Alternative, Social Skills
Navigating the early education stages of your child’s development, particularly with an autism diagnosis, can be both thrilling and challenging.As a parent, you want the best for your child, and finding the right program is crucial to their early development. What if...
by Katherine | Jul 17, 2023 | ABA, Integrated Services, Parent Coaching, Speech
In 2022, we blazed a new path forward in our industry introducing a revolutionary way to care for the families seeking autism services for their child.The launch of our Integrated Services Model was an exciting time and we boldly continue to challenge the norms and...
by Katherine | Jul 10, 2023 | Diagnosis, Integrated Services, Parent Coaching, Transitions
Old enough for elementary school but never having left his mother’s side, Haimi needed help, and she needed it NOW! Unfortunately, not all starts are smooth ones and that was the case on Noah’s first day at Optimal Beginnings. Screaming and crying, while...