Sunshine ABA Therapy

11/21/2025

Bloomington Bagel Co sponsored our Indiana University Social Work event hosting our families for Coffee & Conversations. Way to go, School of Social Work! 🤍☕️🌞

11/17/2025

THIS THURSDAY!

PARENTS - COME FILL YOUR CUP WITH US! We are hosting a panel with Sunshine & VP of Monroe County Autism Foundation (MCAF) to UNLOCK all things AUTISM CAREGIVER RELATED! Thursday Nov. 20th 9a-10am. Virtual option available upon request to haleybarrow@sunshineabatherapies.com.

11/17/2025

Mark your calendars, Sunshine goers! Sensory Santa is BACK!

11/13/2025

Spotted: Sunshine on the court 👀. In honor of Autism Awareness night our 2 very own leadership members were honored for their contributions. GO HOOSIERS & YAY FOR INCLUSION! 💙❤️
Ashley Lehman Molly Ellis Courtney Cowden

11/13/2025

PARENTS - COME FILL YOUR CUP WITH US! We are hosting a panel with Sunshine & VP of Monroe County Autism Foundation (MCAF) to UNLOCK all things AUTISM CAREGIVER RELATED! Thursday Nov. 20th 9a-10am. Virtual option available upon request to haleybarrow@sunshineabatherapies.com.

11/03/2025

“Mom’s out of office, I’m in her arms.” - Baby Wren.

Anyone who is familiar with Sunshine is aware Mikaela is the backbone to our operation. Please be patient with us as Mikaela and Drew have officially welcomed their first tiny human into this world. Congrats Mom & Dad! What a blessing!

Please send all initial and ongoing inquiries to jessica@sunshineabatherapies.com in Mikaela's absence.

10/20/2025

Led by women. Driven by purpose. 💛
Sunshine ABA Therapy Inc. proudly announces Ashley Lehman as CEO and Molly Ellis as COO.
Their leadership represents the heart of Sunshine — empowering teams, transforming care, and expanding access for families across Southern Indiana. ☀️

10/10/2025

Cofounder Ashley Lehman joined Dr. Cathy Pratt & Adria Nassim for WFIU Noon Edition to dive into Autism WFIU Public Radio. You are able to access the full viewing of the show on their page. Tylenol, Autism, Circumcision, Leucovorin, Etc. No subject was off the table.

09/05/2025

More on Stimming!

Stimming can be done in various ways, including but not limited to:
🔴Physically
🟠Vocally
🟡Visually
🟢Tactile
🔵Internally
🟣Externally

There are endless ways stimming can occur, and they are all valid and necessary. Some may be more intense than others, which is why it’s important to recognize the behavior as communication and offer supports for safe stimming.

09/04/2025

Sunshine is happy to announce the official launch of our Outpatient services. Our Occupational Therapy (OT) department has immediate openings in Bloomington, Linton & Mitchell IN facilities. We are excited to also announce Courtney Cowden as our Lead for our Outpatient services division. Courtney Cowden

Sunshine offers services in emotional regulation, sensory integration and regulation, fine motor, gross motor, bilateral coordination, executive functioning, activities of daily living (self-care), handwriting, feeding therapy, functional play. Our OT department is able to serve up to the age of 18 years.

Please send referrals via fax to Fax: 833-652-2365 or email admin@sunshineabatherapies.com.

08/14/2025

CONGRATS, Elizabeth! The sky's the limit under your leadership!

04/17/2025

We want to begin by stating this clearly: we represent no political party. We come to this conversation through the lens of two moms—both cofounders of an autism therapy company—and deeply embedded in the special needs community, raising six children of our own. What connects us is not politics—it’s people. It’s families. It’s the fight for a more inclusive, understanding world for all individuals.

In light of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent claim that autism is a “preventable disease,” we feel called to speak up—not just as professionals, but as mothers. This statement is harmful and is deeply misinformed. Autism is not a disease. It is a neurodevelopmental difference—one that is complex, and still being understood world wide.

Autism became more widely diagnosed after changes to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) in the 1990s, when the criteria were broadened to better reflect the full range of traits and presentations. This did not signal a sudden “epidemic.” It marked a long-overdue shift in recognizing the diversity of human neurology. What we’re witnessing today isn’t an increase in disease—it’s an increase in visibility.

To the autistic community: We are so sorry. We are sorry for the hurtful narratives that continue to paint you as broken, or something to be fixed. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. The truth is, society is not yet built to support your growth, your communication styles, your sensory needs, or your brilliance. That is our failing—not yours.

To the parents of autistic children: We see you. We know many of you have carried guilt and grief, often fueled by harmful messaging that blamed you for your child’s diagnosis. We want you to hear this—loudly and clearly: it is not your fault. Current research continues to show that autism is most strongly linked to genetic factors—not preventable causes. You deserve to move forward with confidence, not confusion.

As cofounders of an autism therapy company, we are committed to setting a new standard—one that rejects shame-based narratives and embraces neurodiversity with open arms. Autism is not a preventable disease. It is a novel form of mental difference that deserves far more medical and scientific research, more quality care, and more compassionate conversation.

Our mission is not to “correct” our autistic community—it’s to support them, empower them, and build a world where every neurodivergent individual is welcomed exactly as they are.

— Two Moms,
Cofounders and Advocates for True Inclusion