Learning Perch

05/10/2026

Wishing all the wonderful Moms a Happy Mother's Day!

05/09/2026

Thank you to Autism Society of Texas again for such a great event!

Thank you so much to our 2026 Texas Autism Walk Bronze Sponsor, Learning Perch! We are so grateful for your support of Autism Society of Texas and the Texas Autism community!

The Learning Perch was founded as a labor of love by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who saw a need to improve the care for students with Autism, and they set out to provide students with the quality care they truly deserve, without compromise. Learn more about Learning Perch on their website: https://learning-perch.com/

05/06/2026

A big welcome to Courtney Willcut! 🎉

We’re thrilled to have her join the Learning Perch family. Her passion, positivity, and dedication to our learners already shines through, and we couldn't be luckier to have her join our amazing team!

We’re so happy to have you, Courtney! 💙

04/30/2026

As Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month comes to a close, we’re reflecting on one of the greatest privileges we have, learning from the children and adults we serve.

Every day, they show us how to slow down, notice the small things, celebrate progress in all its forms, and see the world through a unique and meaningful lens. We are fortunate to share what they have taught us.

Thank you to our learners and families for allowing us to be part of your journey. We are so grateful to each and everyone of you!

04/26/2026

We were so happy to be involved in this year's Texas Autism Walk ❤️ Thank you to for hosting such a great event!

04/09/2026

Safety is always our top priority 💙

Elopement (wandering) can be one of the most stressful challenges for families. At Learning Perch, we are here to help.

We take a proactive, compassionate approach to supporting individuals who engage in elopement behaviors. We focus on understanding the why behind the behavior and teaching safer, functional alternatives that empower independence while keeping safety at the center.

Here’s how we help:
✨ Teaching our learners to tell us where they want to go.
✨ Teaching safety responses like stopping, waiting, and staying close.
✨ Using individualized behavior plans designed for real-life situations
✨ Partner closely with families for consistency across environments

Progress takes time and with the right support, safer outcomes are possible.

Find out more at www.learning-perch.com

04/09/2026

Congratulations Heather!

We're excited to share that Heather Reed is now serving as the Autism Society of Texas Board President! Heather has her 4 year anniversary as a Board Member this month, and we are thrilled to have her Human Resources and leadership experience.

Upon becoming Board President earlier this year Heather said, “I’m thrilled to take on the role of Board President for the Autism Society of Texas! With our passionate Board and talented staff, I’m confident we will achieve remarkable things in 2026 for those we serve and support!”

Heather Reed is the Senior Director Human Resources Business Partner at PayPal and joined our board in 2022. Heather has provided so much support to AST in her time on the board, from sharing her expertise to participating in events and fundraising on AST’s behalf.

Read Heather’s interview from 2023 here: https://www.texasautismsociety.org/boardspotlight-heatherreed/

04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙

Awareness isn’t new.
We’ve heard the conversations. We’ve seen the posts. We know the stats.

What matters now is what we do with that awareness.

Acceptance looks like:
✔️ Listening to autistic voices
✔️ Supporting neurodiversity without trying to “fix”
✔️ Creating spaces where people feel safe being themselves
✔️ Making real, meaningful accommodations

It’s not about one month.
It’s about everyday actions that make inclusion real.

Let’s move past awareness—and show up with intention. 💙

03/30/2026

Can't wait for this event and hope to see y'all there!

⏰ DEADLINE APRIL 1ST - Register now to get your event t-shirt!

Join us at the Texas Autism Walk on Saturday, April 25 in Cedar Park, just Northwest of Austin 🎉

Register or sponsor now: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/CedarPark/TexasAutismWalk

👕 Register by 4/1 for a t-shirt
🏢 Sponsors: Sign up by 4/1 to have your logo on the shirt

Not in Austin or can't attend? Raise or donate $31 in the 1 in 31 Challenge & we'll mail you a tee: https://tinyurl.com/1in31Challenge

Register up to 5 people at the same time to get a $5 friends/family discount on the additional people you register!

Funds raised support the Texas Autism community! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

03/25/2026

This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the women who have helped shape the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and who continue to move it forward every day.

ABA is more than a science. It’s a community built on compassion, creativity, and dedication, and so much of that has been led by women.

Pioneers like Lynn Koegel helped develop Pivotal Response Treatment back in the 1970s. Sally Rogers and Geraldine Dawson later co-created the Early Start Denver Model. Their work changed the way we support children and adults by making care more natural and relationship focused.

Leaders like Devon Sundberg have carried that work forward by building organizations like the Behavior Analysis Center for Autism and creating spaces such as the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference.

Innovators like Nancy Wagner have expanded access to individualized, high quality care through specialized centers.

Today, that impact is seen in the women leading teams, supporting families, mentoring new clinicians, and showing up every single day to make a difference. Women like Shaden Kassar and Meghann Mitchell continue to push the field toward more compassionate, person centered care.

To the BCBAs, RBTs, practice owners, and leaders in our community, thank you. Your impact goes far beyond sessions and data. You are changing lives.

Here’s to the women who built the field and the women shaping its future.

We couldn't be prouder to celebrate our women led Ownership and Therapy team here at Learning Perch 💛